Nepal warmly welcomes tourists from around the world. The Department of Immigration, Nepal provides a Tourist Visa on Arrival facility at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) and major land border entry points. The process is quick and simple, though queues may be longer during peak tourist seasons.
If you prefer to avoid waiting lines, you may also obtain a Nepal Tourist Visa in advance from a Nepalese Embassy or Consulate in your country.
Important Visa Information
- Tourist Visa on Arrival is the only entry visa to Nepal.
- The visa allows multiple re-entry.
- If you receive your visa from a Nepalese Embassy, you must enter Nepal within 6 months from the date of issue.
- Your total stay starts from the day you enter Nepal.
If you are visiting Nepal for purposes other than tourism (such as business, study, work, or volunteering), you must enter Nepal on a Tourist Visa first and then change the visa category at the Department of Immigration with required documents.
Countries Not Eligible for Visa on Arrival
Citizens of the following countries must obtain a Nepal visa before arrival from a Nepalese Embassy or Consulate:
- Nigeria,Ghana,Zimbabwe,Swaziland,Cameroon,Somalia,Liberia,Ethiopia,Iraq,Palestine
- Afghanistan,Syria,Refugees with travel documents
Tourist Visa on Arrival Process at Kathmandu Airport
Step 1: Fill Arrival & Online Visa Form
- Complete the Arrival Card,Fill out the Online Tourist Visa Form:
- Online before arrival via the Department of Immigration website, or
- At the kiosk machines at the airport.
- If completed online, print the barcode receipt and bring it with you.
- The form is valid for 15 days only.
Step 2: Pay Visa Fee
- Make payment at the visa fee counter or bank counter.
- Multiple payment methods are available, but cash (USD) is recommended.
Step 3: Immigration Desk
- Submit:
- Passport
- Online visa form receipt
- Payment receipt
- The immigration officer will issue your visa after verification.
Nepal Tourist Visa Fees
- 15 Days – USD 30
- 30 Days – USD 50
- 90 Days – USD 125
Nepal Tourist Visa Extension
- Minimum extension: 15 days
- Fee: USD 45 (first 15 days)
- Additional days: USD 3 per day
- Late fine (less than 150 days): USD 5 per day
Visa extension can be done at:
- Department of Immigration, Kathmandu
- Immigration Office, Pokhara (tourist visa only)
Gratis Visa (Free Visa)
Gratis Visa is issued free of cost to the following categories:
- Children below 10 years (except US citizens)
- SAARC citizens (except Afghanistan) for up to 30 days, first visit per visa year
- Afghan citizens (with Department of Immigration recommendation)
- Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) card holders
- Chinese nationals (up to 150 days)
Visa Exemption (Reciprocal Agreement)
Visa exemption for holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service Passports
Based on reciprocal agreements between Nepal and other countries, holders of Diplomatic, Official, or Service passports from the following countries do not need a visa to enter Nepal, stay in Nepal, exit Nepal, or transit through Nepal.
- Thailand – up to 90 days
- Russia – up to 90 days
- China – up to 30 days
- Brazil – up to 90 days
- Myanmar – up to 90 days
- Vietnam – up to 90 days
- Cambodia – up to 30 days
- Mongolia – up to 90 days
- Jordan – up to 90 days
- Israel – up to 90 days
- Georgia – up to 90 days
- Qatar – up to 90 days
Important Notes
- All visas issued at the airport, including Gratis Visas, are Tourist Visas.
- For visa extension or visa category change, contact the Department of Immigration, Nepal.
- Non-tourist visas (except business visa) can be extended for a maximum of one year if eligible.
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Source: Immigration office website