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Visa & Information

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the primary international airport of Nepal and the most commonly used entry point for international travelers. The Immigration Office at TIA, under the Department of Immigration, facilitates tourists flying to Nepal by providing Tourist Visas on Arrival. The Visa on Arrival procedure is generally quick and simple, although you may experience queues during peak tourist seasons.

In addition to TIA, Visa on Arrival services may also be available at other designated international airports and selected land border entry points, depending on current immigration operations. If you wish to avoid airport queues, you may also consider obtaining a visa in advance from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad before your arrival. The choice is yours.

If you have obtained a visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, you must enter Nepal within six months of the visa issue date. Your total length of stay is counted from the day you enter Nepal.

Visas obtained on Arrival at entry and exit points are Tourist Visas. These visas allow multiple re-entries. A Tourist Visa on Arrival is the standard entry visa for Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for purposes other than tourism (such as sightseeing, tours, trekking, mountaineering, or visiting friends and family), you must still enter Nepal on a Tourist Visa.

However, if your purpose or length of stay changes, you are required to change the visa category through the Department of Immigration by submitting the required documents.

Nationals Required to Obtain Visa Before Arrival

Nationals of the following countries are requested to acquire visas before arriving in Nepal from their nearest Nepalese Diplomatic Missions (Embassies or Consulates):

  • Nigeria
  • Ghana
  • Zimbabwe
  • Swaziland
  • Cameroon
  • Somalia
  • Liberia
  • Ethiopia
  • Iraq
  • Palestine
  • Afghanistan
  • Syria
  • Refugees holding travel documents

Visa requirements for specific nationalities may change. Travelers are advised to confirm eligibility with the Department of Immigration or their nearest Nepalese Embassy prior to travel.

Tourist Visa on Arrival Procedure (TIA)

If you have not obtained a visa before boarding your flight, please follow these procedures for a Tourist Visa on Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport or other designated entry points.

Step 1

Fill in the Arrival Card. Complete the online Tourist Visa Application Form (you may fill this in advance via the official Department of Immigration website or use the kiosk machines upon arrival).

If completed online, you will receive a submission receipt with a barcode. Please print this receipt and bring it with you to acquire a visa. The online form is valid for 15 days from submission and becomes invalid afterward.

Step 2

Make the required payment at the bank counter according to your visa duration:

Visa Fees (Tourist Visa):

  • 15 Days – USD 30
  • 30 Days – USD 50
  • 90 Days – USD 125

While different payment methods may be available, travelers are advised to carry cash in USD to avoid inconvenience.

Step 3

Proceed to the Immigration Desk with:

  • Your passport
  • Completed visa form
  • Payment receipt

The immigration officer will process your application and issue your visa upon approval.

Visa Extension Fee

Tourist visa extensions are processed for a minimum of 15 days at a cost of USD 45, with an additional USD 3 per day for extended stays.

If a delay of less than 150 days occurs, an additional USD 5 per day is charged as a late fine.

Tourist visa extensions can be done at the Department of Immigration, Kathmandu, and at the Immigration Office in Pokhara. Non-tourist visa extensions (if eligible) can be processed only at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu, with a maximum validity of one year (except for business visas).

Gratis Visa (Visa for Free)

Gratis Visas are issued free of cost to the following categories of applicants:

  • Children below 10 years of age (except US citizens)
  • SAARC citizens (except Afghanistan) for up to 30 days on their first visit in a visa year
  • Afghan citizens (with recommendation from the Department of Immigration)
  • Non-Resident Nepalese (NRN) card holders (issued by MoFA or Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad)
  • Chinese nationals
  • Officials from China, Brazil, Russia, and Thailand under reciprocal visa waiver agreements

All Gratis Visas issued at entry points are Tourist Visas.

Important Notice

Visa rules, fees, entry points, and eligibility criteria are subject to change without prior notice. Travelers are strongly advised to verify the latest visa information through the Department of Immigration, Nepal, or their nearest Nepalese Diplomatic Mission before traveling.

For official information, please visit the Department of Immigration website.