Travel Visas
You must have all visas (and vaccination) certificates that are necessary to enter or pass through any countries involved in the journey or tour. Visa requirements are listed in individual Trip Notes, but please note that this information is subject to change.
Nepal Visa can be obtained upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, at border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on Nepal-India border and Kodari on Nepal-China border. Visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission. Visa can also be obtained (renewal purposes) at Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu. A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background is required. Immigration Department has not specified the size of the passport-size photo.
Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar, and Japanese Yen. Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.
1. Tourist Visa
Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entry 15 days US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency
2. Gratis (Free) Visa
For the first visit in one visa year (January to December), gratis visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. However, visa can be extended from the Immigration Department on payment of visa fee as above. Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.
3. Other Information
Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan will need to obtain a visa from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries, as they do not get a visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal.
4. Visa Extension
Tourists can stay for a maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Jan 1 to Dec 31).
For further information, please contact:
Department of Immigration
Kalikasthan, Kathmandu
Tel: 00977-01- 4429660 / 4429659
Fax: 00977-01-4433935, 4433934
E-mail: dg@nepalimmigration.gov.np, mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np, info@nepalimmigration.gov.np
Website: //www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
You can visit www.visaswift.com to find out instantly what, if any visas, you need to obtain prior to travel. Alternatively, visas can be obtained through the relevant embassy or consulate.
