Nepal Travel Guide
Nepal Visa on Arrival
Most nationalities can obtain a Nepal tourist visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport or designated land borders — no embassy pre-application required.
Tourist Visa Fees (On Arrival)
Nepal offers three types of tourist visa durations. Choose based on your planned trekking schedule.
$30 USD15 DaysShort holiday or transit
Most Popular$50 USD30 DaysStandard trekking trip
$125 USD90 DaysExtended expedition
Required Documents
- ✓Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
- ✓One recent passport-sized photograph (uploaded digitally at airport kiosk)
- ✓Completed online visa application via the Nepal immigration portal
- ✓Cash payment in USD, EUR, GBP, or major foreign currencies
- ✓Return flight ticket or onward travel documents
- ✓Proof of sufficient funds for your stay (bank statement)
Official Entry Points
Tribhuvan International AirportKathmandu
AirportBirgunj (Raxaul Bazaar)Birgunj
Land BorderKakarvittaJhapa
Land BorderKodari (closed periodically)Sindhupalchowk
Land BorderBelahiya (Bhairahawa/Sunauli)Rupandehi
Land BorderSpecial Exemptions & Notes
- •India (no visa required — only a valid ID)
- •China (requires prior special arrangement through embassy)
- •South African nationals may need to contact the Nepal Embassy beforehand
- •Multiple-entry visas for Nepal are available. If you plan to visit Tibet or India and return to Nepal, ensure you apply for a multiple-entry visa.
Step-by-Step Process
- 1Complete the online Nepal Visa application form before departure.
- 2Land at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu.
- 3Go to the immigration visa-on-arrival counters — avoid the exit queues.
- 4Submit your photo, completed form, and payment at the counter.
- 5Collect your visa stamp, then proceed through immigration.
- 6Collect your baggage and exit into the arrival hall.
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