A Complete Visa Guide to Nepal

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Nepal is a landlocked nation in South Asia bordered to the East, West, and South by India and to the North by China (the Autonomous Region of Tibet). After paying a specified amount for a visa, foreign nationals can visit Nepal at the Port of Entry using a tourist visa. This is done using an On-Arrival Visa; nevertheless, nationals of certain nations are not granted this type of visa. It would be wise to verify whether your passport is included in the list of nationalities that are denied an on-arrival visa.

Travelers may also apply for a visa through the Embassy or Diplomatic Mission in your nation, in addition to the On-Arrival Visa. This will assist in saving a few hours at the port of entry or the immigration department at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

How to get to Nepal?

International visitors can enter Nepal in just two ways: by air or by land. Flying into Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport is the best way to enter Nepal. If not, you can enter by land through various ports of entry in Tibet or India.

How to obtain a Nepalese tourist visa?

To obtain a tourist visa for Nepal, there are three options available. They are listed in the following order:

Using a diplomatic mission or embassy

Through their embassy, consulate, or diplomatic mission, foreign nationals can readily obtain visas to Nepal. This is a short and easy process that will save you from having to wait in a large line at Nepal’s port of entry.

Your entire stay in Nepal will be calculated from the day of your arrival, so make sure to enter the country within six months of the date on your visa.

Arrival Visa

The Department of Immigration at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the country’s capital, issues visas to foreign nationals. When you fly in at this time, be aware that there may be a line to get your visa during the busiest travel season.

Another method of obtaining an On-Arrival visa is located near the borders of Tibet and Nepal. There are numerous points of entrance into Nepal via the land. Get in touch with your travel company, Discover Altitude, for further information.

Visa Online

Via an online process, foreign nationals can also obtain a visa for Nepal. If you have internet access, this is a simple and quick process. Your passport specifies what personal information is required of you alone.

What paperwork is needed to get a visa to Nepal?

All that is required for tourists to obtain a tourist visa to Nepal is a valid passport. You will be issued a visa upon passport that is valid for a minimum of 15 days and a maximum of 90 days. This can, however, be extended to a maximum of 150 days during your annual visit (January through December).

Three primary categories are used to issue this visa. They are listed in the following order:

• 15-Day Visa 
• 30-Day Visa
• 90-Day Visa

In addition, you will be able to prolong your stay as long as it doesn’t exceed the 150 days allotted for a single year.

Nepal Visa Fees

It is simple to obtain a visa for Nepal; however, many nations are not eligible for on-arrival visas. There are three categories for visa costs to Nepal:

1. 15-Day Visa: Under this first category, if you pay USD 30-you will be awarded a minimum of 15 days of visa.
2.  30-Day Visa: If you pay USD 50 for this second category of visa, you will be issued a 30-day visa.
3. 90-Day Visa: This is the final and third type of visa, where a payment of USD 125 will obtain you a 90-day visa.

Your stay in Nepal cannot exceed 150 days in a single calendar year, even if you would like to extend your visa for an additional 90 days. This can be obtained for USD 3 per day.

How to renew your Nepali Visa?

Only upon arrival is it possible to extend a visa to Nepal by paying USD 3 per day to the immigration authorities at the port of entry or the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu. If you wish to renew your visa after it has expired, you will need to pay a USD 5 late fee per day.

FAQs

Can I apply for a Nepalese visa online?

Please make sure you submit a completed online visa application form to the Immigration Authority of Nepal on your first try to avoid lengthy lines and needless issues!

How do I get a visa for Nepal?

The sole entry visa to Nepal is the “On Arrival” tourist visa. You still need to obtain a “Tourist Visa” to enter Nepal even if your visit is not for tourism (such as sightseeing, touring, traveling, mountaineering, trekking, or visiting friends and family).

How much is the visa fee for Nepal?

The cost of a tourist visa to Nepal for up to 15 days: is $30. The cost of a 30-day tourist visa to Nepal is $ 50. The cost of a 90-day tourist visa to Nepal is  $125.

How long does a Nepal visa take?

Depending on the entry location, applying for a Nepal visa on arrival at an airport may take anything from fifteen minutes to several hours. It may take many days if you are applying ahead of time at a diplomatic mission abroad or the embassy of your nation.

How long can you stay in Nepal without a visa?

As per the legislation, nationals of all nations—aside from India—need a visa to enter Nepal. Nepal launched an online visa application process in January 2014. A maximum of 150 days may be spent in Nepal by any visitor in a single calendar year.

What documents do you need for a visa on arrival in Nepal?

Thankfully, the procedure is very straightforward, and certain land borders and airports can grant visas on arrival. A passport that is valid for at least six months, two passport photos, your hotel’s address, and cash to cover the visa fee are required.