Getting Tourist Visa For Nepal
Two Ways to Apply for Your Tourist Visa
| Application Method |
How It Works & Validity |
| 1. Before You Travel |
Apply at the Nepalese Diplomatic Mission or Embassy in your home country. Once issued, you must enter Nepal within 6 months from the visa issuance date. |
| 2. Visa on Arrival |
Get your visa at the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The process is quick and simple, though lines can form during peak trekking seasons. |
The 3-Step “Visa on Arrival” Process
| Step |
Action Required |
Important Details |
| 01 |
Fill Out Your Forms |
Fill out the arrival card and the online “Tourist Visa” form. You can pre-fill this form on the official Department of Immigration website before you fly to get a barcode receipt (valid for 15 days), or use the kiosk machines inside the airport terminal on arrival. |
| 02 |
Pay the Visa Fee |
Proceed to the bank counter inside the airport terminal to pay your visa fee. It is highly recommended to carry the exact amount in crisp, clean USD cash to avoid any payment delays. |
| 03 |
Get Your Stamp |
Present your completed online form receipt, your bank payment receipt, and your passport (must be valid for at least 6 months) to the immigration officer at the desk to receive your official entry visa. |
Tourist Visa Fees
| Visa Duration |
Cost (USD) |
Entry Type |
| 15 Days |
$30 USD |
Multiple Entry |
| 30 Days |
$50 USD |
Multiple Entry |
| 90 Days |
$125 USD |
Multiple Entry |
Gratis (Free) Visa Exemptions
| Category |
Exemption Policy Details |
| Children Under 10 |
Eligible for a free tourist visa (except for US citizens, who must follow standard protocols). |
| SAARC Nationals |
Free visa for the first 30 days of arrival per calendar year (applies to all SAARC countries except Afghanistan). Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Nepal. |
| Chinese Nationals |
Granted a free tourist visa for stays up to 150 days per calendar year under reciprocal bilateral agreements. |
| NRN Card Holders |
Free visa issued on arrival for Non-Resident Nepalese holding a valid NRN card issued by MoFA or Nepalese diplomatic missions. |
Need to Extend Your Stay?
If you decide to extend your adventure, tourist visas can easily be extended for a minimum of 15 days (at $45 USD, plus $3 USD for each additional day). You can complete this extension process at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or the Immigration Office in Pokhara.
Have questions about your entry or trek planning?
Feel free to reach out to the Nepal Royal Tourism Holidays team anytime via our 24/7 channels:
