The visa policy of Nepal allows citizens of most countries to obtain either an Online tourist visa or a visa on arrival while citizens of India are allowed freedom of movement. However, citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the Nepalese diplomatic missions.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and are allowed to stay in Nepal for a maximum of 150 days within 1 calendar year.
Visa policy map
Freedom of movement Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Nepal. They may reside in the country permanently, as Article 7 of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement of people between the two countries on a reciprocal basis. Indian citizens may use either an Indian passport or a Voter ID card with photo to enter Nepal from India.
Visas on arrival
Foreign citizens may obtain a visa on arrival which is good for multiple entries and allows visitor to stay for no more than 15, 30 or 90 days. In addition, foreign citizens may obtain a visa using a kiosk at the airport. Costs (in US dollars) are: 15 day maximum: $30 30 day maximum: $50 90 day maximum: $125.
Holders of temporary passports are not eligible unless they have a temporary passport issued by a European Union member state.
Visa on arrival is available at: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu Birganj (India border) Bheemdatta (India border) Dhangadhi (India border) Nepalgunj (India border) Kakarbhitta (India border) Kodari (China border, opposite: Zhangmu) Siddharthanagar (India border)
Free visa on arrival Citizens of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member states (except Afghanistan) may obtain a free visa on arrival for 30 days:
Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a free visa on arrival if they are travelling as tourists:
Non-ordinary passports Holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Nepal without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted):
(30 days) (30 days) (30 days)
Nepal has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:
Country Passports Agreement signed on Diplomatic, official 18 March 2025
Online tourist visas Foreign citizens except those listed below may also obtain an online tourist visa to enter Nepal.
Visa required in advance Citizens of the following countries and territories must apply for a visa at the Nepalese diplomatic missions:
Visitor statistics Most of the visitors who travelled to Nepal for tourism purposes were from the following countries (excluding India):
Country 2016 2015 66,984 123,805 44,367 37,546 42,687 49,830 30,953 33,422 29,730 36,759 18,619 24,516 18,112 23,205 17,613 25,829 16,405 24,097 16,405 18,028 Total 538,970 790,118
See also
Visa requirements for Nepalese citizens
References
External links Department of Immigration of Nepal Online services (including visa)