The visa policy of Nepal is relatively lax, allowing citizens of almost all nations to obtain a tourist visa on arrival. In accordance with the law, citizens of all countries except India require a visa to enter Nepal.

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

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.[2][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.Note only valid Voter ID card plastic card is acceptable the black and white lamimated cards not accepted.
  • 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

Nepal free visa on arrival issued to a Chinese citizen at Kakarbhitta

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.[2]

Visa on arrival is available at:[5]

Visa required in advance

Citizens of the following states are required to apply for a visa prior to arrival in Nepal:[7]

Visa fee waiver

Nationals of all SAARC member countries except Afghanistan can obtain a visa on arrival free of charge for 30 days. Those countries consist of:[8]

In addition, residents of  China,  Hong Kong and  Macau can have their visa fees waived if they are traveling as tourists since 1 January 2016.[9][10]

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic or service passports of following countries do not require a visa.[2][11]

Visa exemption agreement was signed with  Qatar in October 2018 and it is not yet ratified.[12]

Statistics

Most visitors arriving to Nepal for tourism purpose were from the following countries (excluding India):[13]

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

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Nepal.

References

  1. ↑ "Immigration".
  2. 1 2 3 "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Updated Urgent Notice Regarding Travel Restriction Related to Covid-19 Dated 13th March 2020 12:15 HRS NST". Archived from the original on 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
  4. ↑ "Important Information to Visitors". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "20181009持普通护照中国公民前往有关国家和地区入境便利待遇一览表.doc（备注1）". 中国领事服务网.
  6. ↑ 赵二召 何宇恒 陈志强. "樟木口岸恢复开通货运功能——移民管理警察实施4年来首次出入境检查". 中国西藏网.
  7. ↑ "Prohibition to Visa on Arrival". Archived from the original on 2018-06-05. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  8. ↑ "Provisional Visa Arrangements And Fee". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  9. ↑ 西藏商报. "昨起 中国赴尼游客出签免费". 搜狐新闻.
  10. ↑ "Nepal waives visa fees for Chinese tourists". Archived from the original on 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  11. ↑ "Notification letter to inform China that Nepal and Myanmar signed a agreement on visa" (PDF).
  12. ↑ "Qatar-Nepal talks focus on enhancing ties". 30 October 2018.
  13. ↑ "Downloads - Nepal Tourism Statistics". trade.welcomenepal.com.


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