Nepal Entry Visa Information
In an attempt to offer better quality and smart services to our esteemed guests, the Department of Immigration has launched an Online Application system for its valued customers. Since the system consumes less paper, it is also a part of our commitment to an environment-friendly service.
Foreigners, who want to apply for a visa to visit or stay in Nepal can apply for Visa through this application system. The Online system could be logged in to https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/ from any place and at any time. The Online Application System can preserve your application for 15 days in its system, so you can apply at your convenience and produce it before the Immigration Authority at the time of entry and visa extension. Department of Immigration is committed to providing quality and smart services to its online applicants.
Initially, the online service is available at the Department of Immigration, Kathmandu, and one of the ports of entry of the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. You can apply online for all types of Visas except Diplomatic and Official at the Department. For Diplomatic and Official Visas, one has to apply online at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For detailed visa information, you can browse at. https://www.immigration.gov.np/
All nationalities need a valid passport (except INDIAN) and a current Nepalese Visa for entry into Nepal. The easiest way to get your Nepal visa is on arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Visa fees must be paid in cash. The most convenient currency to purchase Nepalese visas is US dollars, but GB pounds and Euros are also accepted. The charges for the visa depend on your length of stay (please see fee information below). Two passport sizes photos require.
Visa Fee
01: USD $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days.
02: USD $ 50 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days.
03: USD $ 125 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 90 days.
04. Visa Extension (within valid visa period) USD $ 3 Per Day
05. Visa Extension (After Visa Expiration) Late fee USD $ 5 per Day
If you are interring Nepal by road then the following entry points have immigration to Nepal where you get a visa easily.
01: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
02: Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
03: Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
04: Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
05: Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
06: Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid-Western Nepal)
07: Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
08: Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
Tourist Visa Extension
A visa extension fee for 15 days or less is USD $ 25 or equivalent convertible currency and a visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 3 per day Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January, December)
Gratis (Free) Visa
Gratis visa for 30 days is available only for tourists of SAARC countries, Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter into Nepal.
Transit Visa
A transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal’s immigration offices at the entry points upon the production of a departure flight ticket via Tribhuwan International Airport in Nepal, by paying USD $ 5 or equivalent convertible currency.
