🛂 Nepal Tourist Visa Fees (2026)
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Visa Duration
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Fee (USD)
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Entry Type
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Best For
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15 Days
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$30
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Multiple Entry
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Short cultural tours, quick treks
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30 Days
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$50
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Multiple Entry
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Standard trekking trips
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90 Days
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$125
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Multiple Entry
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Extended exploration, long-term stays
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- Children under 10 years: Free visa.
- Payment: USD cash preferred, though other major currencies (Euro, GBP) are accepted.
🌍 Exemptions & Special Cases
- Indian Citizens: Visa-free entry under the Indo-Nepal Treaty. Valid passport or voter ID required.
- SAARC Nationals (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka): Free 30-day visa once per calendar year.
- Chinese Citizens: Free tourist visa eligibility.
- Restricted Countries: Nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, Zimbabwe, and others must apply in advance through Nepalese embassies.
📌 Application Methods
- Visa on Arrival: Available at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) and Gautam Buddha International Airport (Lumbini).
- Online E-Visa: Apply in advance to streamline arrival.
- Embassy Visa: For restricted countries or those preferring pre-approval.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Digital Registration (FNMIS): Starting January 2026, tourists must register digitally and obtain a QR code for identification at hotels and checkpoints.
- Extensions: Tourist visas can be extended at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu.
- Multiple Entry Privileges: All visas allow re-entry within their validity period.
Please visit Department of Immigration Nepal https://www.immigration.gov.np/en website for more information.
