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Nepal Visa Procedure & Fees

Planning to visit Nepal for trekking, tours, mountaineering, or holidays? Most eligible international travellers can obtain a Nepal Tourist Visa on Arrival at designated entry points, including Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu. You can also apply through a Nepalese diplomatic mission before travelling.

Nepal Tourist Visa Fees 2026

Visa Duration	Fee
15 Days	USD 30
30 Days	USD 50
90 Days	USD 125

These are the current standard tourist visa fees published by the Department of Immigration, Nepal.

Nepal Visa on Arrival Procedure

The process is simple:

1. Complete the Application
Complete the online Tourist Visa form before arrival or use the available kiosk at the airport.

2. Pay the Visa Fee
Pay the applicable visa fee using the available payment facilities. Keeping some cash is recommended.

3. Visit Immigration
Present your passport, visa application/submission receipt, and payment receipt at the immigration desk for visa processing.

Nepal Visa Requirements

Travellers should have:

A valid passport
Completed visa application
Applicable visa fee
Visa/payment receipt when applying online
Additional documents if requested by immigration authorities

Your personal and passport information should match your travel documents exactly.

Who Cannot Get Visa on Arrival?

Nationals of the following countries are currently required to obtain a Nepalese visa before travelling:

Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (Swaziland), Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan.

Travellers from these countries should contact the nearest Nepalese Embassy or Consulate before departure.

Who Cannot Get Visa on Arrival?

Nationals of the following countries are currently required to obtain a Nepalese visa before travelling:

Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (Swaziland), Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan.

Travellers from these countries should contact the nearest Nepalese Embassy or Consulate before departure.

Visa-Free & Gratis Visa Categories

Certain travellers may qualify for visa-free entry or a gratis (free) tourist visa under Nepal’s immigration rules. These include eligible Indian citizens, children under 10, certain SAARC citizens, Chinese nationals, and eligible NRN card holders, subject to applicable conditions.

Official Nepal Visa Application

For the safest and most accurate information, use only official Government of Nepal immigration websites.

Official Department of Immigration:
Nepal Department of Immigration

Official Online Visa Portal:
NepaliPort – Online Visa Application

Avoid unofficial websites or third parties claiming to provide government visa services. Nepal Immigration advises travellers to use official .gov.np portals.

Important Note

Visa fees, entry requirements and immigration procedures may change. Travellers should verify the latest information with the Government of Nepal Department of Immigration before travelling.