How to get a Tourist Visa in Nepal ?

Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA) and Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) are Nepal's international gateways. At Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the Immigration Office efficiently provides a Visa on Arrival for tourists. While the process is quick, anticipate possible queues during peak seasons. If you want to bypass the lines, secure your visa from Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad before you arrive. The decision is entirely yours.

If you have secured a visa from the Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, please ensure that you enter Nepal within six months of the visa issuance date. Your duration of stay will be calculated starting from the day of your arrival in Nepal.

Visas obtained upon arrival at entry and exit points are designated as 'Tourist Visas,' which offer multiple re-entry privileges. The 'Tourist Visa on Arrival' is recognized as the exclusive entry visa option for Nepal. Should you intend to visit Nepal for reasons other than tourism—such as sightseeing, travel, mountaineering, trekking, or visiting friends and family—you are still required to enter the country with a 'Tourist Visa.' However, we kindly advise that you adjust your visa category according to your specific purpose and intended length of stay by submitting the necessary documentation to the Department of Immigration.

Additionally, nationals from certain countries are respectfully requested to obtain their visas prior to arrival by consulting the nearest Diplomatic Missions (embassies or consulates) of the Government of Nepal. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

• Nigeria
• Ghana
• Zimbabwe
• Swaziland
• Cameroon
• Somalia
• Liberia
• Ethiopia
• Iraq
• Palestine
• Afghanistan
• Syria
• Refugees with a travel document

Please follow these simple procedures for a Tourist Visa on Arrival at the airport (TIA)  if you have not acquired Visa prior to boarding the plane.

1st  Step

Fill in ' Arrival Card '

Fill in the Online ‘Tourist Visa ‘form ( you can fill it up prior to your arrival by visiting our official website  Department of Immigration / fill it up using Kiosk machines upon your arrival at the airport).  If you fill it from the website, you will get submission Receipt with barcode, please print it out and bring it along to acquire visa. It works for fifteen days and becomes invalid then after.  If so, you will have to fill it up again.

2nd  Step  

Make payment  at the bank according to your visa requirement ( 15/30/90 Days)

Get the receipt

While you can use different modes of payment (at the visa fees collection counter), we advise you to carry some cash to be on the safe side.

On-Arrival Visa Fee at Entry Points

• 15 Days – 30 USD
  
• 30 Days – 50 USD
• 90 Days – 125 USD

3rd Step  

Proceed to the Immigration Desk with your online form,  payment receipts and your passport

Hand in your documents to immigration officer for visa processing. He/she issues visa to you upon his/her satisfaction.

Visa Extension Fee 

Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD 45 and USD 3 per day for additional days.

In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD 5 per day as late fine.

Gratis Visa (Visa for Free)

Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:

Children below 10 years except US citizens

Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa Year.  Afghan citizen are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa 'On Arrival'.

Non Residential Nepalese(NRN) card holder ( issued by MoFA /Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad)

Chinese Nationals

Officials from China, Brazil, Russia and Thailand do not need Entry Visa based on reciprocal visa waiver Agreement

Visas of all kinds including ‘Gratis’ issued at the Airport are Tourist Visas. Contact Department of Immigration for extending your visa or changing the category of your visa. Tourist Visa extension can be done from Immigration Office, Pokhara too. Non tourist visa extension can be done only at Department of Immigration (if eligible) for a period of maximum one year (except business visa).

Required Documents for Visa on Arrival

1. Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
2. Passport-sized photos: Typically required at land border crossings (not needed at the airport).
3. Visa application form: Can be filled out upon arrival or submitted online beforehand.
4. Visa fee: Payment can be made in cash (USD, EUR, GBP, or major currencies).

 How to Apply for a Nepal Tourist Visa Online

For travelers looking to save time, Nepal offers an online visa application system. This process allows you to fill out the visa form in advance and avoid long queues at the airport.

Steps to Apply for Nepal Tourist Visa Online

1. Visit the official Department of Immigration website (Department of Immigration).
2. Complete the online visa application form.
3. Upload a passport-sized photo (with a white background).
4. Print the confirmation receipt with the barcode.
5. Present the receipt, passport, and visa fee upon arrival in Nepal.

Pro Tip: Complete the online form within 15 days of your travel date to ensure it remains valid upon arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions - Nepal Tourist Visa