It is mandatory to issue a Nepalese visa in order to get in Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be acquired either from a Nepalese embassy in your home country or upon your arrival in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
But a reminder for the nationalities of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Swaziland, Somalia, and Zimbabwe, a Nepalese visa cannot be obtained upon arrival in Kathmandu. The Nepalese visa is also granted at entry points at Nepalese borders.
For the tourists of SAARC countries, a free visa extends up to 30 days. Visa is generally not required for Indian citizens. However, getting in Nepal via flight would require them to show a valid identification certificate (passport/ citizenship certificate). The children under the age of 10 are not required to show an identification certificate.
Requirements:
- A passport with at least six months validity
- Two recent passport size photo
- Fill the application form for visa available at airport or immigration entry points
- Visa fees payment either in foreign currency or in Nepali currency whereas cheques and credit cards are not accepted.
Visa Fees:
- USD 25 for 15 days
- USD 40 for 30 days
- USD 100 for 90 days
- SAARC countries can get a 30-day visa for free on arrival. Indian passport holders do not require a visa to get in Nepal.
Visa Extension:
- Extension of visa for 15 days or less charges USD 30.
- Extension of visa for 30 days charges USD 50.
- Extension of visa for 90 days or less charges USD 125.
- Extension of visa after visa expiration charges USD 5 per day.
- Extension of visa for 15 days or more charges USD 3 per day within visa expiration limit.
- Visa extension can be granted maximum up to 150 days in a given visa year (Visa year refers to year starting January to December.)
Points to remember:
- You should have a valid visa and to get in Nepal or stay in Nepal otherwise it will be illegal.
- Visa once issued are not amendable.
- Visa charges are non-refundable and are not applicable for children under the age of 10, however, they must obtain a valid visa.
- You are recommended to always carry your passport and trekking permit with you while trekking.
- If you want to issue a new passport or travel document, please contact the Immigration Department for the document transfer.
- Photography and filming are prohibited in some of the areas, so you are advised to follow the rules of that area.
- You are requested to respect the ethnic culture, tradition, and sentiments of Nepalese people. Please do not perform any provocative activities that would offend their culture and sentiments.