Visa Procedure/Fees

Nepal Visa on Arrival: Easy Guide for Tourists

The Immigration Offices in Nepal make it simple for tourists to get a visa when they arrive. This helps people flying to Nepal for lesure, vacation,adventure, trekking, culture, explore and many more activities. The visa on arrival process is quick and easy. You might wait in line during busy times like spring or fall. To skip lines, get your visa first from a Nepalese embassy or consulate outside Nepal. You decide what works best for you.

Key Rules for Your Nepal Tourist Visa

If you get your visa from a Nepalese embassy, you must enter Nepal within six months of the issue date. Your stay time starts on the day you arrive in Nepal. All visas you get on arrival are tourist visas. They let you leave and come back to Nepal many times. The tourist visa on arrival is the only way to enter Nepal as a visitor. Even if you come for trekking, climbing mountains, or seeing family, start with a tourist visa. Later, you can change it to fit your plans at the Department of Immigration. You need to show the right papers for that.

Countries That Need a Visa Before Coming

People from these countries must get a visa from a Nepalese embassy or consulate first. They cannot get it on arrival.

• Nigeria
• Ghana
• Zimbabwe
• Eswatini (Swaziland)
• Cameroon
• Somalia
• Liberia
• Ethiopia
• Iraq
• Palestine
• Afghanistan
• Syria
• Refugees with travel papers

Simple Steps to Get Your Tourist Visa on Arrival at the Airport

If you did not get a visa before your flight, follow these steps at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). It takes about 15 to 30 minutes.

Step 1: Fill Out the Forms

Fill the Arrival Card when you land.
Also fill the online Tourist Visa form. Do it before you fly on the official Department of Immigration website. Print the receipt with the barcode. It works for 15 days Or use the machines at the airport when you arrive.

Step 2: Pay the Fee

Go to the bank counter. Pick how long you want to stay: 15 days, 30 days, or 90 days.
Pay with cash if you can. Get your receipt.Here are the fees:

Step 3: Go to the Immigration Desk

Take your passport, form, and receipt to the officer.
They check everything and put the visa in your passport. You are ready to go!

How to Extend Your Tourist Visa

You can make your stay longer. Go to the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or the office in Pokhara for tourist visas.

• For 15 days or more: Pay USD 45 for the first 15 days. Add USD 3 for each extra day.
• If you are late (less than 150 days over): Pay USD 5 extra per day.

For other visa types, go only to the main office in Kathmandu. You can stay up to one year if you qualify (not for business visas). All visas start as tourist ones. To change the type, visit the Department of Immigration.

Free Visas (Gratis Visas) for Some Visitors

Some people get a free visa. Here is who qualifies:

• Kids under 10 years old (not US kids).
• People from SAARC countries (not Afghanistan) for up to 30 days on your first trip that year.
• Afghan people: Get it free on arrival if the Department of Immigration says yes. Ask the group in Nepal that invited you to help with papers.
• Non-Resident Nepalese with an NRN card from the Foreign Ministry or embassies.
• Chinese people for up to 150 days.

Free visas are still tourist visas. Change or extend them at the Department of Immigration.

Countries with No Visa Needed

Some countries have deals with Nepal. Their people do not need a visa to enter. Here is the list and how long they can stay:

This is for normal passports. Check the visa exemption page for details.For the newest info, always check the official Nepal Immigration website. Rules can change, but these are current as of late 2025. Plan your Nepal trip and enjoy!