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Visa And Customs

Tourist Visa Details:

Foreigners traveling to Nepal can obtain an entry visa, commonly known as an On-Arrival Visa, at the port of entry. Additionally, this visa can be issued by Nepalese Diplomatic Missions abroad. The tourist visa allows for an initial stay, which can be extended, but the total duration of stay must not exceed 150 days within a single visa year, which runs from January to December.’

To apply for a visa, kindly visit: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/

Visa Fees

When traveling to Nepal, the entry visa fees are structured based on the duration of stay:

  • 15 Days: USD 30
  • 30 Days: USD 50
  • 90 Days: USD 125

Visa Extension

Tourist visa extensions in Nepal can be processed at the Immigration Offices and the Department of Immigration. The extension is granted for a minimum of 15 days, with a fee of 3 USD per day. If there is a delay in extending the visa, a late fine of 5 USD per day is applicable. Additionally, for those requiring a multiple re-entry facility, an extra fee of 25 USD is charged. This process ensures that tourists can extend their stay in Nepal while adhering to the country’s immigration regulations.

Gratis Visa (Visa for Free) is issued free of cost for the following categories of Visa applicants

  1. Children below 10 years, except US citizens
  2. Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizens (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year. Afghan citizens are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of the Department of Immigration.
  3. Non-Residential Nepalese (NRN) cardholder
  4. Chinese Nationals are eligible for a 150-day tourist Gratis Visa in a given visa year

Note:

Nationals from the following countries are not eligible for a visa on arrival in Nepal:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Nigeria
  3. Ghana
  4. Zimbabwe
  5. Swaziland
  6. Cameroon
  7.  Somalia
  8. Liberia
  9. Ethiopia
  10. Syria
  11. Iraq
  12. Palestine

Issuance

  • On arrival at entry points in Nepal.
  • Pre-arranged through Nepali diplomatic missions abroad.

Duration & Extension

  • Initial visa: 15, 30, or 90 days.
  • Extendable up to a maximum of 150 days per visa year (January–December).
  • Minimum extension: 15 days.

Required Documents

Note: Passport should be valid for at least six months from entry into Nepal and should have at least two empty pages

Pre-Arrival Visa (from Nepalese Embassies/Consulates)

  • Must enter Nepal within 6 months of visa issuance.
  • Required for nationals of: Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia, Iraq, Palestine, etc. (check full list).

Application Process (On-Arrival at Airport)

Step 1: Fill Online Visa Form (or use airport kiosks). Print barcoded receipt (valid 15 days).

Step 2: Pay the visa fee at the bank counter (cash recommended).

Step 3: Submit documents at the immigration desk for visa stamping.

Free Visa (Gratis Visa)

  • Children under 10 (except US citizens).
  • SAARC citizens (first visit per year, except Afghanistan).
  • Chinese nationals (150 days).
  • NRN cardholders.
  • Diplomatic exemptions (Thailand, Russia, Brazil, Israel, Qatar, etc.).

Important Notes

⚠️ Tourist visa must be converted for non-tourism purposes (work, study, etc.).
⚠️ Extensions available at the Pokhara Immigration Office (tourist) or the Department of Immigration (other visas).

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