Nepal visa requirements

Essential Information for Obtaining a Visa to Nepal

• Passport: Ensure your passport remains valid for at least six months beyond your intended return date to Nepal. This validity period is crucial for visa approval and entry into Nepal.
• Photographs: Provide several recent passport-sized photos with a light background. These photos should be taken within the last six months and measure 35 mm x 45 mm, with your face occupying 70-80% of the height. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Visa Application Form: Complete and submit the visa application form accurately, providing all necessary personal and travel information.
• Visa Fee: Pay the applicable visa fee, which varies depending on the duration of your stay. The fees are $30 USD for a 15-day visa, $50 USD for a 30-day visa, and $125 USD for a 90-day visa. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Where to Apply

• At Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) upon arrival.
• At Nepalese embassies or consulates in your home country.
• Immigration offices within Nepal for extensions.

Visa Fees & Duration

• 30-Day Multiple Entry: $40 USD or equivalent.
• 90-Day Multiple Entry: $100 USD or equivalent.
• SAARC Countries: 30 days free for nationals of SAARC countries (excluding India).
• Indian Citizens: No visa required but must show a valid passport or government-issued ID. Children under 10 are exempt.

Entry Points

Nepal visas are available at these points:

• Airports: Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu).
• Land Borders: Kakarvitta (Eastern Nepal), Birganj (Central Nepal), Kodari (Northern Border), Bhairahawa (Western Nepal), Nepalgunj (Mid-Western Nepal), Dhangadhi, and Mahendranagar (Far-Western Nepal).

Visa Extensions

Tourists can extend their stay at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu. Visitors are allowed a maximum of 150 days in a calendar year (Jan 1–Dec 31).
Note: Visa fees are non-refundable, and payment is in cash.