People can get a tourist visa in Nepal when they arrive in the country. The cost of the visa and how long it lasts depends on what country the visitor is from and how many days they plan to stay. Most foreigners can get a tourist visa in Nepal that allows them to stay for 15 to 90 days. After the first 90 days, it is possible to extend the tourist visa in Nepal to a maximum of 150 days in the same year.
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Give your personal information and details about your travel.
Arrival Card: Fill out the arrival card with the required information about yourself.
Online Visa Form: Complete the online tourist visa application form. You can do this before you arrive by going to the immigration department’s website, or you can use the kiosk machines at the airport when you get there. If you fill out the form online ahead of time, print the receipt with the barcode and bring it with you. Remember, the online submission is only valid for 15 days, after that you will need to submit the form again.
Payment: Pay the tourist visa fee at the designated bank based on how long you want the visa for (15, 30, or 90 days). Get a receipt for your payment.
Getting Your Visa: Go to the Immigration Desk with your online form, payment receipts, and passport. Give your documents to the immigration officer, who will process everything and give you your tourist visa if the documentation is correct.
Restricted Areas: Nepal has designated certain areas as restricted or controlled areas that require special permits for foreigners to visit. These restrictions are in place for various reasons such as environmental protection, security concerns, or to preserve the traditional lifestyles of indigenous communities.Some key restricted areas in Nepal include:
Required Documents:
Passport with at least 6 months validity remaining and at least one blank page for the visa stamp.
Completed online visa application form (printed with barcode if filled out online prior to arrival).
Passport-sized photographs (the number may vary depending on the visa duration).
Proof of onward/return travel (e.g., flight ticket, travel itinerary).
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, rental agreement, etc.).
Sufficient funds for the duration of your stay (bank statements, traveler’s checks, etc.).
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (if applicable, for travelers arriving from affected countries).
Note: Requirements for obtaining a visa on arrival in Nepal can vary based on the traveler’s nationality. Some countries require getting a visa prior to arrival instead of upon entry. Others may need additional documentation beyond the standard paperwork. Travelers should check the specific visa regulations for their nationality with the Nepalese immigration authorities or nearest embassy/consulate well before their trip to ensure they meet all necessary requirements.
While you can use different ways to pay at the visa fee counter, it is a good idea to have some cash with you just in case.
The tourist visa in Nepal fees vary based on the nationality of the visitor and the duration of the visa. The fees are as follows:
If you are from any SAARC Nationality (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka):
For Other Foreign Nationals:
For the most up-to-date visa fee information and any changes, please refer to the official website of the Department of Immigration, Nepal:
https://nepalimmigration.gov.np/post/visa-fee
This is the authoritative source from the Nepal government for all visa fee rates, rules and regulations.
