Visa on Arrival

The most common and convenient way for tourists to get a visa is upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu or at certain land border crossings.

​Procedures:

​Online Application: It is recommended to fill out the “Tourist Visa ‘On Arrival'” form online within 15 days of your arrival. You can find this form on the official website of the Department of Immigration of Nepal. Filling it out beforehand can help you save time at the airport. You can also use the kiosks at the airport to complete the application. 

​Documents:

• ​A valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity and at least one blank visa page. 
• ​A recent passport-sized photograph. 
• ​Payment for the visa fee in cash (major currencies like USD are preferred, but other major currencies may be accepted). It is advisable to have a backup in case card payments are not an option. 

​Process at the Airport:

• ​Fill out the online form if you haven’t already.
• ​Go to the visa fee collection counter and pay the appropriate fee. 
• ​Take the payment receipt and your filled-out online form to the immigration desk.
• ​An immigration officer will process your visa and affix it to your passport.

​Visa from a Nepalese Diplomatic Mission

​You can also obtain a visa from a Nepalese embassy or consulate in your home country before you travel. 

​Procedures:

​Online Application: Complete the online visa application form on the website of the specific embassy or consulate. 

​Documents:

• ​Printed copy of the online visa application confirmation page.
• ​Your original passport with at least six months of validity and at least two blank pages.
• ​Passport-sized photograph(s) as specified by the embassy.
• ​Visa fee payment (usually through a money order or bank transfer).
• ​Other supporting documents as required by the specific embassy (e.g., a return envelope with tracking for postal applications).

​Visa Fees

​Tourist visa fees are based on the duration of your stay. The fees listed below are standard, but it is always a good idea to check the latest information on the official Department of Immigration website. 

1. ​15 days: US$ 30
2. ​30 days: US$ 50 
3. ​90 days: US$ 125 

​Visa Extensions:

• ​A tourist visa can be extended from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or Pokhara. 
• ​The fee for a visa extension is US$ 3 per day. 
• ​You can extend your stay for a minimum of 15 days, which costs a minimum of US$ 45. 
• ​Tourists cannot stay in Nepal for more than a cumulative total of 150 days in a single visa year (January to December). 

​Gratis Visa (Free of Cost):

​Certain categories of visitors are eligible for a free visa: 

• ​Children under 10 years of age (except U.S. citizens). 
• ​SAARC citizens (except for citizens of Afghanistan) for up to 30 days on their first visit in a visa year. 
• ​Chinese nationals for a stay of up to 150 days in a visa year. 
• ​Non-Residential Nepalese (NRN) cardholders. 

​Important Notes:

1. ​Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of your entry into Nepal. 
2. ​Currency: When paying for a visa on arrival, it is best to have cash in a major currency like US dollars. 
3. ​Overstaying: Overstaying your visa is a serious offense and can result in significant fines and other penalties.