Obtaining The Tourist Visa
Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport is its only international airport, and tourists flying there are facilitated by the Immigration Office, TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport), which provides visas on arrival. The process for obtaining an 'On Arrival' visa is quick and simple, though there may be queues during peak tourist season. Alternatively, to skip the queues, visitors can obtain visas from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad before arriving.
If a visitor obtains a visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, they must enter Nepal within six months of the visa-issued date, and their total stay is counted from the day they enter Nepal. Visas obtained on arrival at the entry and exit points are classified as 'Tourist Visas,' which allow for multiple re-entry facilities. It is important to note that the 'Tourist Visa On Arrival' is the only entry visa available for visiting Nepal, even if one's purpose for visiting is not tourism (e.g., sightseeing, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and family). However, if the purpose and length of stay in Nepal are different from those of a tourist, the visitor must change the visa category as per their requirements by producing the required documents to the Department of Immigration.
1. Online Visa Application
There are two options available for applying for a tourist visa to Nepal: online application and filling out printed forms upon arrival. However, opting for the online application process can expedite the visa acquisition process and save you from enduring long queues upon arrival. It is worth noting that the online application system retains your application for a maximum of 15 days. In case your application expires, you will be required to fill out the form again at the airport. To apply for a visa online in advance, you can visit the following link: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online.
You need to take care of the following things while filling up the visa application form (online or at the entry point)
For example, if you submit your extension application today, and your visa is expiring the next day, on the third day if you visit the Department of Immigration, you will have to pay a late fee for that day. In order to prevent this sort of hassle, please submit your extension application on time and get your visa renewed before crossing the expiry date.
When you contact the Immigration Authority, please make sure you have the receipt and proper documents with you including the necessary fee.
Here are the essential requirements for obtaining a Nepal visa upon arrival:
A valid passport (Please note that the passport should have a validity of at least six months)
You should fill out the application form for visa available at the airport or immigration entry points (you can fill up the visa application form in advance online at https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online
Two passport-size photos
Visa fees in the major currency should be paid in cash (credit card or cheque is not accepted).
Entry points to Nepal with immigration offices:
Indian Nationals
Indian nationals are exempt from obtaining a visa for travel to Nepal. However, Indian travelers arriving by air must present a valid passport or a voter's card issued by the Election Commission of India, or any government-issued identification card with a photograph from the central or state government of India upon arrival at the entry point. In exceptional cases, temporary identity cards with photographs issued by Indian diplomatic missions in Nepal for the identification of Indian nationals will also be accepted. It's important to note that children under 10 years of age are not required to present any identification documents.
Tourist Visa
At the airport, there are several visa choices:
Visa Faculty Duration. Fees ( USD or other acceptable currency)
Multiple Entry 48 hours 5
Multiple Entry 15 days 30
Multiple Entry 30 days 50
Multiple Entry 90 days 125
Payment by cash only
Transit Visa
If you have a departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal and plan to transit for a day, you can obtain a transit visa at Nepal's immigration offices located at the entry points. The process requires payment of US $5 or an equivalent amount in convertible currency.
Tourist Visa Extension
To avoid delays, please ensure you obtain the correct visa initially, as the extension process can be time-consuming. If you require an extension, you can obtain it from the Department of Immigration in either Kathmandu or Pokhara. The cost for a 15-day extension is $30, and for each additional day beyond that, it is $2 (payment in rupees only). Please note that tourists are not allowed to stay in Nepal for more than a total of 150 days within a single calendar year, which encompasses the period from January to December.
For further information, please contact the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu. Tel: 977 – 01 – 4433934 / 4429660/ 4438862 / 4438868 |Fax: 977 – 01 – 4433935|Email: [email protected] |Website: https://www.immigration.gov.np/
Department of Immigration Office Hours
Sunday to Thursday:
10 a.m. – 17 p.m. in summer
10 a.m. – 16 p.m. in winter (Nov. to Jan.)
Friday: 10 a.m. -15 p.m.
Visa Application Hours
Sunday to Thursday: 10 a.m. – 15 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 13 p.m.
Note
Nepal's government does not provide arrival visas to nationalities from the following countries:
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