TOURIST VISA RULES

All foreigners who intend to visit Nepal must hold valid passport or any travel document equivalent to passport issued by the government for visiting a foreign country prior to applying for visa. Nepal embassies and consulates abroad issue visas, or they can be issued upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. If you wish to stay for longer than your initial 60 day visa, you will require to extend your visa. Children below 10 years of age do not require a visa.

Nepal visa forms can be downloaded from www.treks.com.np/visa. To obtain visa upon arrival in Kathmandu you will need to fill in an application form, 2 passports size photographs is required to process your application form.  Visa application forms are available at the arrival hall; most airlines do not provide this form on board flight.

Visa Fee

 Visa fee required to obtain Tourist Visa from Nepalese diplomatic agencies and entry points

• US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency

           For tourist visa with multiple entry for 15 days

• US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency

           For tourist visa with multiple entry for 30 days

• US $ 100 or equivalent foreign currency

           For tourist with multiple entry for 100 days

Visa Extension

Visa can be extended from the Immigration office in Kathmandu, the office accepts applications from 9 am to 2 pm Monday to Friday. The Immigration office is closed on Saturday, Sundays and holidays. Extension of visas requires your US $ 50 for a 30 day extension, passport, photo along with the application form.     

 Fee required to extend visa or renew visa

• US$ 2 or equivalent Nepalese currency per day for extension
• Additional US $ 20 or equal Nepalese currency on visa fee if multiple entry facility is required for the extended period
• Visitors who have overstayed the visa period of 150 days without extension are required to pay visa fee as per provision and punishment as per clause 10 sub clause 4 of Immigration Act 2049.