VISA INFORMATIONS

A Nepal visa is available at Nepalese Embassies and Nepalese Consulates abroad or upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu after presenting a valid passport, 2 copies of passport size photos and payment of the visa fee. Tourists can extend their visas at the Department of Immigration, Maitigar.

Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fees. Free visa is provided to all tourists who visit Nepal for 3 days or less and also for tourist of SAARC countries and Peoples' Republic of China. Indian nationals do not require a visa to visit Nepal. However, when traveling to Nepal they have to show upon arrival either a valid passport or voter's identity card issued by the Election Commission of India. Children under 10 years do not need to show any identification. For students between the age of 10-18 years, a school or college photo ID card is valid.
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Entry Procedure and Visa Rules

All visitors must hold valid passports and visa to enter Nepal. The Nepalese Embassies and mission/consulates abroad or on arrival at any entry points or the Immigration offices provide visa upon presenting valid passport, two passport size photographs and payment of visa fees. Tourists can extend their visas at the Department of Immigration, Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu. Entry Visa to Nepal is easily available at International Airport of Nepal or at the following immigration offices in Nepal:

Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Visa Fees and Extensions
Visa must be obtained for staying more than three days. Visa can be extended for those who wish to stay for more than 60 days at the Department of Immigration, Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. Two passport size photographs are essential.

Tourist Visa

Tourist Visa Extension

Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 30 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 2 per day Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).

Gratis (Free) Visa   
Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries. Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal. However, effective from October 2000, Indians traveling to Nepal by air have to show upon arrival at entry point either a valid passport or voter's identity card issued by the Election Commission of India. Temporary identity card with photographs issued by Nepal-based Indian diplomatic missions is considered in case of exception. Children under 10 years need not show any identification. For students between the age of 10-18 years, School/ College photo ID card is valid.

Transit Visa 
Transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at the entry points upon the production of departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal, by paying US $ 5 or equivalent convertible currency.

For further information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Maitighar, Impact Building, Kathmandu, Tel: 00 977-1-4221996 / 4223590 / 4222453, or log on to www.immi.gov.np