The visa policy of

Nepal Nepal (; ne, :ne:नेपाल, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne, सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in S ...

allows citizens of most countries to obtain either an Online tourist visa or an visa on arrival while citizens of

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are allowed freedom of movement. However, citizens of certain other countries must obtain a

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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

Freedom of movement

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 The 1950 India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship (official name: Treaty of Peace and Friendship Between the Government of India and Government of Nepal) is a bilateral treaty signed by the Kingdom of Nepal and the Republic of India to establ ...

allows free movement of people between the 2 countries on a reciprocal basis. Indian citizens may use any acceptable documents listed below to enter Nepal: *

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* Voter ID card with photo * Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal * Ad hoc/temporary identity card issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens in case of emergency

Visa 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. In addition, Foreign citizens may obtain for an visa through kiosks at the airport. Holders of temporary passports are not eligible unless they have a temporary passport issued by any

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member state. Visa on arrival is available at: *

Tribhuvan International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport (Nepali language, Nepali: त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल) (, colloquially referred to as TIA) is an international airport located in Kathmandu, B ...

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Birganj Birgunj ( ne, वीरगञ्ज) is a metropolitan city in Parsa District in Madhesh Province of southern Nepal. It lies south of the capital Kathmandu, attached in the north to Raxaul in the border of the Indian state of Bihar. As an entry ...

(

border) * Bheemdatta (India border) *

Dhangadhi Dhangadhi ( ne, धनगढी ) is a sub-metropolitan city and the district headquarters of Kailali District in Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal.Dhangadhi is also the temporary capital of Sudurpashchim Province. It shares a border with Uttar ...

(India border) *

Nepalgunj Nepalgunj (), also spelled Nepalganj, is a Sub-Metropolitan City in Banke District, Nepal. It lies on the Terai plains near the southern border with Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, India. Nepalgunj is 153 kilometers south-west of Ghorahi ...

(India border) * Kakarbhitta (India border) *

Kodari Kodari is a small village located at the border with Tibet-China. The village is located at the end–point of the Arniko Highway, which connects Kodari with the capital city of Kathmandu. Kathmandu is away from Kodari. Kodari is a major border c ...

( China border, opposite:

Zhangmu Zhangmu (also from Tibetan as Dram or Zham, from Nepali as Khasa) is a customs town and port of entry located in Nyalam County on the Nepal-China border, just uphill and across the Bhote Koshi River from the Nepalese town of Kodari. At above se ...

) *

Siddharthanagar Siddharthanagar ( ne, सिद्धार्थनगर), formerly and colloquially still called Bhairahawa ( ne, भैरहवा), is a municipality and the administrative headquarter of Rupandehi District in Lumbini Province of Nepal, ...

(India border)

Free visa on arrival

Citizens of

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(SAARC) member states (except

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) may obtain a free visa on arrival for 30 days: Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a free visa on arrival if they are travelling as tourists:

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Nepal without a visa: * A visa exemption agreement was signed with

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in October 2018, but it has yet to be ratified.

Online Tourist Visa

Foreign citizens may also obtain an online tourist visa to enter Nepal.

Visa required in advance

Citizens of the following countries and territories must apply for a visa at the Nepalese diplomatic missions:

Visitor statistics

Most of the visitors who travelled to Nepal for tourism purposes were from the following countries (excluding India):

References

External links

Department of Immigration of Nepal
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Online services (including visa)
{{Visa Requirements Foreign relations of Nepal