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Visa Information for Nepal

Passports

  • Your passport must have at least six months of validity remaining at the time of entry.

  • You must have at least one blank visa page available in your passport for the visa (not an endorsements page).

Visa Information

TOURIST VISAs:

  • 15 Days – US$30 

  • 30 Days – US$50 

  • 90 Days – US$125

Note: Chinese passport holders receive a gratis visa (free visa) for 150 days within one visa year.

We recommend that you fill out your visa application online prior to your arrival. You can do so on this site: Online Tourist Visa. Please list the purpose of your visit as TOURISM.

  • As part of the application, you will need to upload a digital (passport style) photo of yourself and a scan or photo of the information page of your passport. 

  • The form must be completed no more than 15 days before your arrival in Nepal. Print a copy for yourself so you have the barcode when you arrive at the airport. If you do this, you can go straight to the payment counter in the airport. 

  • Otherwise, you can apply for a visa at your embassy in your country of origin, or at the computerized visa application machines at Tribhuvan International Airport, which take your picture and print an application form. Please note, the lines for these machines can be long. 

  • You will need the full address (including ward number) of the hotel you plan to stay on the night of your arrival.

  • Visa payment must be made in foreign currency: GB Sterling, Euros, or US dollars are accepted. Nepalese rupees and credit cards are not accepted. It is helpful if you have the correct change for your visa fee. Coins will not be accepted, and change will be given in Nepalese rupees. 

  • Tourist visas are also available upon arrival at some land borders with India. You will need a passport-sized photo and foreign currency to cover the visa fee. You will be provided with an application form. 

For more information, check the Department of Immigration website.

Extending your Stay in Nepal

If you plan to stay in Nepal for more than the initially granted period, you can apply for a visa extension at the Immigration Office. Alternatively, a few agencies can assist you (see “Tour Agent Contacts”).

Visa Information for Nepal

Extending your Stay in Nepal

If you plan to stay in Nepal for more than the initially granted period, you can apply for a visa extension at the Immigration Office. Alternatively, a few agencies can assist you (see “Tour Agent Contacts”).