How it works
Nepal issues tourist visas on arrival to nationals of almost every country. The process at Tribhuvan International is: fill in the electronic kiosk form (or do it online within fifteen days of travel at the immigration department's site), pay at the bank counter, then queue for the immigration desk.
Bring the fee in cash. Card machines exist and fail regularly.
Costs
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| 15 days, multiple entry | US$30 |
| 30 days, multiple entry | US$50 |
| 90 days, multiple entry | US$125 |
Children under ten are exempt. SAARC nationals receive thirty days free once per calendar year.
Extensions
Extensions are handled at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu (Kalikasthan) and Pokhara. The cost is US$3 per day with a fifteen-day minimum charge, plus a US$25 fee if you also need multiple-entry rights.
The annual cap is 150 days in one calendar year. Overstaying carries a daily fine and, past a threshold, complicates future entry.
What a visa does not cover
Trekking permits are separate, and so are restricted-area permits. See the trekking permits resource for those.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a Nepal visa on arrival?
Which nationalities cannot get a visa on arrival?
How do I extend a Nepal visa?
About the author
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The Atlas editorial team maintains the structured route, permit and cost data behind every page on this site. Figures are checked against government permit offices, national park authorities and operators on the ground, and each page carries the date it was last reviewed.
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