1. Visa

All tourists / travelers of foreign nationality (apart from India) must obtain a Tourist Visa to enter Nepal.

2. On Arrival Visa

On Arrival Visa may be obtained from the Department of Immigration (DOI) at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Pokhara International Airport, Gautam Buddha International Airport in Lumbini, and Entry Points of Nepal. Tourist Visa may also be obtained from Diplomatic Missions of Nepal in the respective country or nearest one, prior to travel. Essentials for Tourist Visa are:

• Valid passport and passport size photo with light background
• Visa fees in US dollars or convertible foreign currency; international credit cards are also accepted
• Visa application form. One may fill the online visa application before arriving in Nepal through the link http://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/

Acquiring On Arrival Visa is a simple and quick procedure. You can expect long lines during peak tourist season. For shorter immigration, you can also consider getting a visa from the nearest Diplomatic Missions Office of Nepal stationed abroad prior to your arrival.

If you have obtained a visa from Nepal's Diplomatic Missions, you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter Nepal.

Visa on Arrival obtained at the Entry Points are Tourist Visas. They bear multiple re-entry facility. Tourist Visa obtained on arrival is the only entry visa to Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for purposes other than tourism, you must still get a Tourist Visa to enter the country. However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay from the Department of Immigration by producing required documents.

3. No Provision of On Arrival Visa for Following

As per Nepal Government policy, nationals of the following countries are requested to acquire a visa prior to arrival from the nearest Diplomatic Missions of Nepal: Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, Iran, Syria and refugees with travel documents. More details can be found on: https://www.immigration.gov.np/en/post/prohibition-to-visa-on-arrival-1

4. Visa Fees

• Multiple Entry - 15 Days – US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
• Multiple Entry - 30 Days – US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
• Multiple Entry - 90 Days – US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency

5. Visa Extension

• Can be done by Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or Pokhara
• Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with US$ 45 and US$ 3 per day for additional days
• In the case of delay for visa extension up to 150 days, additional US$ 5 per day will be charged as late fine

6. Gratis Visa (Free Visa)

• Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in the following categories of visa applicants:
• Children below 10 years except US citizens
• Up to 30 days for SAARC citizens (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year
• Afghan citizens are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration
• Non-Residential Nepalese (NRN) card holder issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)/Nepal's Diplomatic Missions abroad
• Chinese nationals

7. For Travelers of Indian Nationality

Travelers of Indian nationality do not need a visa to enter Nepal. Please carry any one of the following documents as valid identity to enter/exit Nepal:

• Valid national passport
• Election card issued by Election Commission of India
• Pan card, driving license, ration card with photo and age confirmation for elderly people above 65 years
• Identity card issued by principal of school for children below 18 years

Points to Remember for Indian Nationals:

• Aadhar (UID) card is not acceptable as travel document
• Certificate of Registration issued by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu is not acceptable as travel document
• Emergency certificate and identity certificate issued by Embassy of India in Kathmandu are valid for single journey for traveling back to India

For further information, please contact Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu

Tel: 00977-1-4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868

E-mail: mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np, dj@nepalimmigration.gov.np

Web site: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np