Nepal Visa Information

Visa Options

You can obtain a Nepal visa either on arrival or in advance:

1. On Arrival

   • Available at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu.

   • Available at designated Nepal-India border crossings, including Birganj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, and Gadda Chowki, as well as Nepal-China border points like Kodari, Rasuwagadhi (Rasuwa), and Hilsa (Humla district).

2. In Advance

   • Apply at your nearest Nepalese Embassy or Consulate in your home country.

   • Renewal or visa services are also offered at the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.

Visa Requirements

• A valid passport.

• One passport-sized photo with a light background (no specific size required).

• Visa fees must be paid in cash, in Nepalese currency.

Tourist Visa Process

• Tourist visas are issued upon arrival at TIA within the Nepal Immigration Office.

• You can either:

  • Fill out the online visa application form (upload your photo, print it, and bring it with you), or

  • Complete a paper form at the airport, submit it with your passport-sized photo, and receive the visa. Processing usually takes 10–15 minutes, but it may take longer during peak times.

• Visa Fee: USD 50 for a 30-day multiple-entry tourist visa.

Additional Information

• You will need the address of your hotel in Kathmandu. Example:
  Kathmandu Guest House
  Saatghumti, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
  Hotel: + 977 1 4700632 / 4700800
  Online Booking: +977 9707422675

• Online Visa Application Link:
  Click here > Nepal Visa Online Form