Visa policy of Nepal

Nepal visa issued to a national of Singapore
Nepal Entry Stamp
Nepal Exit Stamp

The visa policy of Nepal is relatively liberal, allowing citizens of almost all nations to obtain a tourist visa on arrival.

In January 2014 Nepal introduced online visa application system.[1][2]

All tourists are allowed to stay in Nepal for a maximum of 150 days in one calendar year. Visitors must hold passports that are valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.[3]

Visa policy map

Visa policy of Nepal

Freedom of movement

Citizens of  India do not need a visa to enter Nepal, and can reside permanently as Nepali citizens with no restrictions, because Article 7 the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement of people between the two nations on a reciprocal basis.

Indian citizens can use any acceptable documents mentioned below to enter Nepal:[4]

  • Indian Passport
  • Voter ID card with photograph
  • Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen residing in Nepal
  • Ad hoc/temporary identity card issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of emergency

Visa on arrival

With the exception of nationals of states mentioned below and holders of refugee travel documents, any foreign national can obtain a tourist visa on arrival. Multiple entry visas can be issued for a duration of stay of 15, 30 or 90 days. Holders of temporary passports are not eligible unless they hold a temporary passport issued by a European Union member state.[3]

Visa required in advance

Citizens of the following states are required to apply for a visa prior to arrival in Nepal:[5]

Visa fee waiver

Nationals of SAARC member countries can receive a tourist visa free of charge for 30 days at no cost. Those countries are:[6]

Since January 1 2016, holders of passports issued by the following jurisdictions can have their visa fees waived if they are traveling as tourists. Those jurisdictions are:[7][8]

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic or service passports of following countries do not require a visa.[3][9]

Statistics

Most visitors arriving to Nepal for tourism purpose were from the following countries (excluding India):[10]

Country 2016 2015
 China66,984123,805
 Sri Lanka44,36737,546
 United States42,68749,830
 Thailand30,95333,422
 United Kingdom29,73036,759
 Australia18,61924,516
 South Korea18,11223,205
 Japan17,61325,829
 France16,40524,097
 Germany16,40518,028
Total538,970790,118

See also

References

  1. ↑ Foreigners can apply for Nepali visa with Online Application System
  2. ↑
  3. 1 2 3 "Country information (visa section)". Timatic. International Air Transport Association (IATA) through Olympic Air. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Important Information to Visitors". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  5. ↑ Prohibition to Visa on Arrival
  6. ↑ "Provisional Visa Arrangements And Fee". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  7. ↑ 西藏商报. "昨起 中国赴尼游客出签免费". 搜狐新闻.
  8. ↑ "Nepal waives visa fees for Chinese tourists".
  9. ↑
  10. ↑
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