Nepal, a country famed for its rich cultural heritage and stunning
natural beauty, is a popular destination for tourists worldwide. If
you're planning a trip to this Himalayan nation, obtaining a tourist
visa is one of the first steps.
There are three ways to acquire a visa for Nepal:
On-arrival Visa
- Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
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Border entry points: Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj,
Gaddachowki (Nepal-India border), Kodari (Nepal-China border)
Requirements:
- Valid passport
- One passport-sized photo (light background)
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Payment in cash (Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar,
Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore
Dollar, Japanese Yen).
- Fees mentioned below.
Pre-Arrival Visa from Nepalese Embassy/Mission
Apply if you prefer to avoid queues up On-arrival in Nepal.
Online Visa Application (up to 15 days before arrival)
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Visit the Department of Immigration website: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/
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Fill out the application form and upload required documents (including
passport-sized photo).
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Print the application receipt for verification by immigration
authorities.
Note: While online application is available, visa On-arrival is the only
entry visa for Nepal. Even for purposes beyond tourism, a tourist visa is
required for initial entry, with the option to convert it to the
appropriate visa type later at the Department of Immigration.
Visa Fees (USD):
- 15 Days - 30
- 30 Days - 50
- 90 Days - 125
**Payment:** While some payment options might be available, carrying cash
is advisable for visa fees.
Free On-arrival Visa
Citizens from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
countries can obtain a free on-arrival visa for a single entry per year.
Important Note
Citizens from specific countries require a pre-arrival visa from Nepalese
diplomatic missions in their home country.These countries include:
Nigeria 
Ghana 
Zimbabwe 
Swaziland 
Cameroon 
Somalia 
Liberia 
Ethiopia 
Iraq 
Palestine 
Afghanistan 
Syria Contact Information
Department of Immigration
Kalikasthan, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977-01-4429659, 4429660
Fax: +977-01-4433935, 4433934
Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Website: http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np
