Nepal Visa Information

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Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport in Nepal. Immigration Office, TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing Visa on Arrival. 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. You can expect some queues during peak Tourist season. If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad prior to your arrival. The choice is yours.

If you have obtained a visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, then you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Nepal.

Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are 'Tourist Visas'. They bear multiple Re entry facility. Tourist Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for the purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get ' Tourist Visa' to get into the country. However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from Department of Immigration by producing required documents.

If you are wondering about how to obtain Nepal visa, then the easiest way to obtain it is at the Tribhuwan International Airport upon your arrival in Nepal or else at the immigration entry point if you are entering through the border of India or Tibet.

Countries not getting a visa from the immigration entry points

Please follow these simple procedures for Tourist Visa on Arrival at the airport; if you have not acquired Visa prior to boarding the plane.

DocumentationGather the required documents to fill the form.

1st Step

Fill Out Required Forms

- First, fill in the Arrival Card at the airport.
- Then, complete the Online Tourist Visa Form:
  - You can fill it out before arrival on the Department of Immigration website, or
  - Use the Kiosk machines at the airport after you arrive.
- If you fill it online, you'll get a submission receipt with a barcode—print it and bring it with you.
- Note: The receipt is valid for 15 days. If it's expired, you must fill out the form again.

PaymentPay the required fees.

2nd Step

Pay the Visa Fee

- Pay at the visa fee collection counter based on your visa duration (15, 30, or 90 days).
- Get the payment receipt.
- Although different payment methods are available, it's best to carry some cash just in case.

Visa ProcessingWelcome aboard

Final Step

Get Your Visa

Go to the Immigration Desk with your:
- Printed online visa form,
- Payment receipt, and
- Passport.
Hand them to the immigration officer.
If everything is in order, they will issue your visa.

What do you need to obtain a Nepal visa?

Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.

Visa Application Form: Fill it out online or at the airport Kiosk. Print the receipt with the barcode.

Passport-size Photo: May be required (check at immigration).

ID for Indian Nationals: Must show valid passport/citizenship certificate when entering by air.

Children under 10: No ID required for entry.

Purpose of Visit: Be prepared to explain the purpose of your trip.

Visa fees which should be paid in cash.

Entry points to Nepal

Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu

Pokhara International Airport (PIA), Pokhara

Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA), Siddharthanagar

Northern Border – Rasuwagadhi (Kerung Border), Sindhupalchowk

Eastern Nepal – Kakarvitta, Jhapa (border with West Bengal)

Central Nepal – Birgunj, Parsa (border with Raxual, Bihar)

Western Nepal – Siddharthanagar, Bhairahawa (border with Sonauli, Uttar Pradesh)

Mid-western – Jamuna, Nepalgunj (border with Rupaidiha, Uttar Pradesh)

Far western – Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur (border with Banbasa, Uttarakhand)

Visa Fees

USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency for 15 days.

USD 50 or equivalent convertible currency for 30 days.

USD 125 or equivalent convertible currency for 90 days.

For the tourist of SAARC nationals, free visa up to 30 days.

Indian nationals don't need a visa for Nepal. However, if arriving by air, they must show a valid ID (passport or citizenship); children under 10 are exempt.

Visa Extension

* Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD 45 and USD 3 per day for additional days.
* In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD 5 per day as of late fine.

Tourist Visa Extension: Can be done at the Department of Immigration (Kathmandu) or at the Immigration Office (Pokhara)

Transit Visa

Foreign nationals transiting through Nepal or arriving due to forced landings can obtain a one-day Transit Visa at the airport by paying USD 5 (or equivalent in convertible currency), provided they present a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and complete the required application process.

What do you need to obtain a Nepal visa?

Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:

Children below 10 years except for US citizens

SAARC citizens (except Afghans) visiting Nepal for the first time in a visa year get a free 30-day visa on arrival. Afghan citizens need a Department of Immigration recommendation and should ask their inviting institution in Nepal to arrange it.

Non Residential Nepalese(NRN) card holder ( issued by MoFA /Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad)

Chinese Nationals Officials from China, Brazil, Russia and Thailand do not need Entry Visa based on reciprocal visa waiver Agreement

All visas issued at the airport, including free (Gratis) ones, are Tourist Visas. To extend or change your visa type, contact the Department of Immigration. Tourist Visas can also be extended in Pokhara. Non-tourist visa extensions (if eligible) are only done at the Department of Immigration, for up to one year (except business visas).

Other General Information

Entering into Nepal or staying in Nepal without a valid visa is illegal.

The tourist visa can be obtained either through the Nepalese embassy or consulate or other mission offices in your nation or at the immigration entry points in Nepal listed above.

Visa once issued cannot be amended and the visa fees are non-refundable.

You should pay the Nepal visa fees in cash. Credit card or cheque is not acceptable.

Visa charges are not applicable for children under 10 years of age, however, they must obtain a valid visa.

If you are obtaining a new passport or travel document, you are advised to contact the Immigration Department for the document transfer.

Always carry your passport and trekking permit while on trekking.

Some of the areas are restricted for filming. Therefore, be careful not to do the activities that are strictly prohibited.

The culture, tradition, and sentiments of Nepalese people should be respected. Do not perform any activities that would hurt their sentiments.

Do not perform any activities that would lead to moral turpitude.

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