Nepal Tourist Visa
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Traveling to Nepal
Each year, many tourists come to Nepal to go trekking or mountain climbing, visit historical sites, sample the local cuisine, and engage in other leisure activities. Nepal is home to ten of the fourteen tallest mountains in the world, as well as rich history and vibrant local culture, making it a unique destination for tourists of all kinds.
Who Needs a Nepal Visa?
The following nationalities must apply for a tourist visa prior to traveling to Nepal:
Afghanistan, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, Zimbabwe, and Palestine.
Nepal Tourist Visa Validity
The Nepal Tourist visa is intended as a travel document for leisure purposes including, but not limited to, sightseeing, touring, trekking, and visiting friends/family.
Tourist visas are available for different periods of stay. Applicants can request a 15-day, 30-day, or 90-day visa when they apply. Tourists may not stay more than 150 days within a visa year (January to December) including extensions. The Tourist visa is available as a single-entry and multiple-entry visa.
Nepal Tourist Visa Requirements
To apply for a Nepal Tourist visa, all applicants will have to submit some basic documents depending on their nationality and the method of submission.
The following list contains the requirements for both the Tourist visa on arrival and the Tourist visa prior to arrival:
Visa on arrival
A complete Arrival Card
The Arrival Card must be filled out upon arrival in Nepal at the Tribhuvan International Airport.
A complete visa application form
Applicants can complete the Tourist visa application form through the official online portal before arriving or at one of the kiosks upon arrival. Applicants will receive a confirmation receipt with an official barcode. They must have the receipt with them when they approach the immigration officer for visa processing.
A valid passport
Passports (or travel documents) must be valid upon arrival in Nepal. Passport copies and handwritten passports are not accepted.
Receipt of visa fees payment
Payment can be made at the visa collections counter upon arrival to the airport. Applicants must present the receipt of payment to the immigration officer for visa processing.
Visa prior to arrival
A complete visa application form
The application form can be completed online. Applicants will receive a receipt of submission with an official barcode.
A valid passport
Passports (or travel documents) must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Nepal and have at least two blank pages for official use. Passport copies and handwritten passports will not be accepted.
Receipt of visa fees payment
The payment method will depend on the embassy or consulate where the applicant submits their tourist visa application.
Nepal Tourist Visa Application
Depending on whether the Tourist visa is a visa on arrival or a visa obtained prior to arrival, the visa application steps may include:
- Complete the Arrival Card
All travelers arriving in Nepal must complete an Arrival Card.
- Complete the visa application form
Application forms can be completed through the official online portal or at the Tribhuvan International Airport upon arrival. Either way, travelers must have a confirmation receipt with a valid barcode on it to present to the immigration officers at the Nepalese border.
- Pay the visa fee
There are several methods of payment available at the visa fees collection counter at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Applicants must keep the receipt of their payment to present to the immigration officer at the border.
- Present documents for processing
Applicants can present their application form submission receipt, passport (or travel documents), and the receipt of payment for the visa fees to the immigration officer at the border for processing.
Visa prior to arrival
- Complete the visa application form
Application forms can be filled out through the official online portal. Applicants must print the completed form and their confirmation receipt with the valid barcode.
- Prepare the required documents
Applicants must prepare all the documents required by the relevant Nepalese embassy or consulate where they plan to submit their visa application.
- Submit the visa application
Depending on the location of submission, the applicant must either retrieve their passport with the new tourist visa stuck inside from the embassy or consulate OR they will receive the passport by post.
Nepal Tourist Visa Fees
The fees for the Nepal tourist visa will depend on the intended duration of stay and the number of entries. For a stay of 15 days, the cost is 30 USD; for a stay of 30 days, the cost is 50 USD; and for a stay of 90 days, the cost is 125 USD.
Some categories of applicants are exempt from the visa fees, including:
- Children under 10 (except US citizens)
- SAARC Citizens (except Afghanis) once a visa year (January to December) for stays of up to 30 days.
- Non-Residential Nepalese (NRN) cardholders
- Chinese Nationals
Where to Apply
The Nepal Tourist visa can be obtained by most foreign nationals as a visa on arrival.
Nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, Zimbabwe, and Palestine must apply for the Tourist visa via the relevant Nepalese Diplomatic Mission (embassy or consulate).
Nepal Tourist Visa Processing Time
The processing time for the Nepal Tourist visa will vary depending on the applicant’s nationality and the method of submission.
Approved Visa Applications
Visa on arrival
After presenting the required documents to the immigration officer, travelers will receive a decision on the spot. If the Tourist visa is approved at the airport, the applicant will be permitted to enter the country immediately.
Visa prior to arrival
If approved, the applicant can retrieve their passport with the tourist visa stuck inside from the relevant embassy. Alternatively, they might receive the passport with the visa by post. It’s important to double-check that the visa information matches the identification information as written on the passport.
Nepal Visa Extension
It is possible to extend the Nepal Tourist visa for up to 150 days in a single visa year (January to December). Extensions must be made for a minimum of 15 days. The cost is 3 USD per day. There is a 5 USD per day late fine if any delay occurs. An additional 25 USD will apply for tourists who request multiple entries.
Nepal Tourist Visa FAQS
The Tourist visa is a travel document that allows foreign nationals to enter Nepal for leisure purposes such as sightseeing or visiting friends/family.
The Nepal Tourist visa is available for periods of stay of 15 days, 30 days, and 90 days. It can be extended for up to 150 days in a single visa year (January to December). The period of stay will be determined based on the purpose of travel.
The fees for the Nepal tourist visa will depend on the intended duration of stay and the number of entries. For a stay of 15 days, the cost is 30 USD; for a stay of 30 days, the cost is 50 USD; and for a stay of 90 days, the cost is 125 USD.
Some categories of applicants are exempt from the visa fees, including:
• Children under 10
• SAARC Citizens (except Afghanis) once a visa year (January to December) for stays of up to 30 days.
• Non-Residential Nepalese (NRN) cardholders
• Chinese Nationals
The Nepal Tourist visa can be obtained by most foreign nationals either online through the official immigration portal or as a visa on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport.
Nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, Zimbabwe, and Palestine must apply for the Tourist visa via the relevant Nepalese Diplomatic Mission (embassy or consulate).
