One can obtained the visa on arrival at
the Tribhuvan International Airport,
Kathmandu, at border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa,
Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on Nepal-India border and Kodari on Nepal-China
border. Visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or
Diplomatic Mission. Visa can also be obtained (renewal purposes) at
Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.A valid passport and
one passport -size photo with a light background is required.
Immigration Department has not specified the size of the passport-size
photo.
Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following
currency:Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian
Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese
Yen.Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted
as payment of visa fee.
1. Tourist Visa
| Visa Facility |
Duration |
Fee |
| Multiple entry |
15 days |
US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency |
| Multiple entry |
30 days |
US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency |
| Multiple entry |
90 days |
US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency |
2.Gratis (Free) Visa
- For first visit in one visa year (January to December) , gratis visa
for 30 days is available only for nationals of South Asian countries
like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, visa
can be extended from the Immigration Department on payment of visa fee
as specified above.
- Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.
3.For Indian National
Indian nationals do not require visa to enter Nepal.
As per the Nepalese Immigration, Indian Nationals Traveling to Nepal must posses any One of the following documents.
1. Passport
2. Driving License with photo
3. Photo Identity card issued by a Government Agency
4. Ration Card with Photo
5. Election Commission Card with Photo
6. Identity Card issued by Embassy of India in Kathmandu
7. Identity Card with Photo issued by Sub- Divisional Magistrate or any other officials above his rank
Also, please check with your nearest travel agents for documents
required by the Indian Immigration for Indians traveling to Nepal.
4.Other Information
Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia,
Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan will need to obtain
visa from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective
countries, as they do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry
points of Nepal.
5.Visa Extension
Tourists can stay for a maximum of
150 days in a visa year (Jan 1 to Dec 31).
Please contact below for further information:
Department of Immigration
Kalikasthan, Kathmandu
Tel: 00977-1- 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868/ 4433934
E-mail: mail@immi.gov.np
Web site: www.immi.gov.np
