Visa policy of Nepal
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The visa policy of Nepal allows citizens of most countries to obtain either an Online tourist visa or a visa on arrival while citizens of India are allowed freedom of movement. However, citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the Nepalese diplomatic missions.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and are allowed to stay in Nepal for a maximum of 150 days within 1 calendar year.
Visa policy map
India
Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Nepal. They may reside in the country permanently, as Article 7 of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement of people between the two countries on a reciprocal basis. Indian citizens may use either an Indian passport or a Voter ID card with photo to enter Nepal from India.[1]
Visas on arrival
Foreign citizens may obtain an visa on arrival which is good for multiple entries and allows visitor to stay for no more than 15, 30 or 90 days.[2] In addition, foreign citizens may obtain an visa using a kiosk at the airport. Costs (in US dollars) as of May 2026 are:
- 15 day maximum: $30
- 30 day maximum: $50
- 90 day maximum: $125.[3]
Holders of temporary passports are not eligible unless they have a temporary passport issued by a European Union member state.[4]
Visa on arrival is available at:[5]
- Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Birganj (India border)
- Bheemdatta (India border)
- Dhangadhi (India border)
- Nepalgunj (India border)
- Kakarbhitta (India border)
- Kodari (China border, opposite: Zhangmu)
- Siddharthanagar (India border)
Free visa on arrival
Citizens of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member states (except Afghanistan) may obtain a free visa on arrival for 30 days:[6]
Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a free visa on arrival if they are travelling as tourists:[7][8]
Non-ordinary passports
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Nepal without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted):[9][10]
Nepal has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:
| Country | Passports | Agreement signed on |
|---|---|---|
 Serbia[12] |
Diplomatic, official | 18 March 2025 |
Online tourist visas
Foreign citizens except those listed below may also obtain an online tourist visa to enter Nepal.[13]
Visa required in advance
Citizens of the following countries and territories must apply for a visa at the Nepalese diplomatic missions:[14]
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Visitor statistics
Most of the visitors who travelled to Nepal for tourism purposes were from the following countries (excluding India):[15]
| Country | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
 China | 66,984 | 123,805 |
 Sri Lanka | 44,367 | 37,546 |
 United States | 42,687 | 49,830 |
 Thailand | 30,953 | 33,422 |
.svg.png){kind=small} United Kingdom | 29,730 | 36,759 |
.svg.png){kind=small} Australia | 18,619 | 24,516 |
 South Korea | 18,112 | 23,205 |
 Japan | 17,613 | 25,829 |
 France | 16,405 | 24,097 |
 Germany | 16,405 | 18,028 |
| Total | 538,970 | 790,118 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Information for Indian citizens travelling to Nepal".
- ↑ "Available Services".
- ↑ "Tourist Visa". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ↑ "20181009持普通护照中国公民前往有关国家和地区入境便利待遇一览表.doc（备注1）". 中国领事服务网.
- ↑ "Provisional Visa Arrangements And Fee". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ↑ 西藏商报. "昨起 中国赴尼游客出签免费". 搜狐新闻.
- ↑ "Nepal abolishes visa fees for Chinese tourists". Archived from the original on 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
- ↑ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ↑ "Department of Migration, Nepal".
- ↑ "Notification letter to inform China that Nepal and Myanmar signed a agreement on visa" (PDF).
- ↑ "Nepal's visa-free agreement with Ukraine and Serbia".
- ↑ "Online Tourist Visa".
- ↑ "Prohibition to Visa on Arrival".
- ↑ "Downloads - Nepal Tourism Statistics". trade.welcomenepal.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2016.
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