Traveling to Nepal
To embark on a journey to the beautiful land of Nepal, you will need a passport that remains valid for at least six months. Both adults and children must have a valid visa. While it’s possible to obtain a multiple-entry visa if you plan on exiting and re-entering Nepal, this isn’t a necessity, as acquiring a visa upon arrival is straightforward. You can either apply for a visa at a Nepalese embassy in your home country or obtain it upon arrival in Kathmandu. While applying in advance might save you time by skipping lines, it could also be more expensive. Therefore, it’s wise to check the visa fees if you’re budgeting your travel carefully.
For comprehensive information on visa regulations, you can visit http://www.immi.gov.np/visa. To make your arrival smoother, you can download and fill out the visa form beforehand, saving you the hassle of doing it at the entry point. Many travelers opt to get their visa upon arrival at the Kathmandu airport. Due to this, queues can sometimes be lengthy, particularly when several flights land at once, but the process is generally smooth and stress-free. It’s a good idea to have your passport photos ready and complete the visa form in advance, although you can also do this in the arrivals hall before joining the line for your visa.
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Visa Facility |
Duration |
Fee |
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Multiple entry |
15 days |
US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency |
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Multiple entry |
30 days |
US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency |
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Multiple entry |
90 days |
US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency |
Gratis Gratis (Free) Visa
· During the first visit within a visa year (January to December), nationals from South Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are eligible for a free visa valid for 30 days. This visa can be extended at the Immigration Department by paying the applicable visa fee.
· Indian nationals are not required to have a visa to enter Nepal.
For Indian Nationals:
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Indian nationals are joyfully exempt from needing a visa to explore Nepal.
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In line with Nepalese Immigration guidelines, Indian citizens should carry one of these delightful documents when traveling to Nepal:
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Passport
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Driver’s License with a photo
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Photo ID card from a government agency
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Ration Card with a photo
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Election Commission Card with a photo
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ID card from the Embassy of India in Kathmandu
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Photo ID card issued by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate or a higher-ranking official
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For a seamless and happy journey, it’s wise to consult your nearest travel agents for any additional documentation needed by Indian Immigration for a trip to Nepal.
Additional Information
Our friends from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan are warmly encouraged to secure a visa from Nepalese Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their home countries, as visas on arrival are not available at Nepal’s entry points.
Other Information
Citizens from these countries must obtain a visa from Nepalese Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries, as they are not eligible for a visa upon arrival at Nepal’s immigration entry points.
Visa Extension
Tourists are welcome to enjoy Nepal for up to 150 days within a visa year (January 1 to December 31).
For more information, please reach out to:
Department of ImmigrationKalikasthan, Kathmandu
Tel: 00977-1- 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868/ 4433934
E-mail: mail@immi.gov.np Web site: www.immi.gov.np
