Visa for Nepal

All the foreign nationals except Indian passport holder requires a valid visa to enter Nepal. The visas are issued by the diplomatic missionaries (Embassy) in the respective countries. Nepal being a tourist country the visa issuance is very flexible and are issued even in the immigration upon landing in the airport.

Indian Nationals:
Indian nationals do not require a visa. However, effective from October 1, 2000, Indians traveling to Nepal by air have to show on arrival at the entry point either a passport or voter’s card issued by the election commission of India or any identity card with the photograph issued by the central or state government of India. Temporary identity card with photograph issued by Nepal – based Indian diplomatic missions for the identification of Indian nationals will also be considered in case of exceptions. Children under 10 years need not show any identification.

For Other Nationals:
A visa is required to enter to Nepal. One can get a visa at the Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or at the Tribhuvan International Airport upon arrival. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fees. Two passport size photos are mandatory for visa application on arrival.

Tourist Visa:
Any foreigner who intends to visit Nepal must hold valid passport or any travel document equivalent to the passport issued by your local government for visiting a foreign country prior to application for visa.No foreigner is entitled to enter into or stay in Nepal without valid visa. Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or other mission offices or immigration offices located on entry points in Nepal.

Chinese citizens are requested to apply at the Nepalese Embassy or other Nepalese diplomatic missions in your country, as there is no provision for an on the spot visa from Tribhuvan International Airport.

Visitors who are entering Nepal for the first time in a visa year (Jan-Dec):
* Single Entry visa for 60 days from the date of entry costs US$30 or equivalent
* Multiple Entry costs US$80 or equivalent (valid for a visa year Jan-Dec 150 days in a visa year).
For Srilankan Pilgrims visiting to Lumbini you can obtain a single entry visa for 15 days in US$10 or equivalent convertible currency.

Tourist Visa Extension : A tourist visa can be extended up to 120 days from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu and Pokhara Immigration Office upon request. Then after an additional 30 days can be extended from Department of Immigration on reasonable grounds, which ensures one's departure from the country within 150 days in one visa year.