Visa and entry procedure in Nepal

Entry Procedure in Nepal

There are two ways to enter Nepal, by air or by road. The air journey is easier and more comfortable than by road, almost 90 percent of tourists enter through the Tribhuvan International Airport which is 5/6 miles or 8 kilometers from the heart of Kathmandu.

The major international airlines that operate scheduled service to Nepal are Nepal Airlines Corporation, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, British Airways, Biman Bangladesh, China Southwest Airlines, Druk Air, Bhutan, Indian Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Travis airlines, and Qatar airlines.

Departure tax is included in your plane tickets, no need to pay the airport tax.

Entry Procedure, By road, there are several entry points by land route. Among many entry points, Birgunj, Nepalgunj, and Kakarvita are popular points on the Nepal-India border, and Kodari and Kerung entry points are the Tibet-China Nepal border.

The entry and exit points for foreigners entering and departing from Nepal are the following. The immigration offices in such points are open 24 hours.

Entering and departing from other places except the points is treated as a violation of the immigration ACT and regulations.

Obtaining a Nepali visa is generally straightforward, and there are a few options depending on your situation:

Visa on Arrival

Eligibility: Most nationalities are eligible for a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and certain land border crossings.

Process:

Arrival: Fill out a visa application form and arrival card. Documents Required: Passport with at least six months’ validity. Passport-sized photo (though photo booths are available at the airport.

Payment: Pay the visa fee, which varies depending on the duration of your stay (15, 30, or 90 days). Payment can be made in major currencies or credit cards.

Visa Issuance: The visa will be issued on the spot after payment.

Pre-Arrival Visa Application

Eligibility: If you prefer to have your visa before arriving in Nepal, you can apply at a Nepali embassy or consulate in your country.

Process:

Application: Complete the visa application form, which is available online or at the embassy/consulate. Documents Required: Passport with at least six months’ validity. Passport-sized photo. Proof of travel itinerary (sometimes required).

Payment: Pay the visa fee, which may vary depending on the embassy/consulate. Processing Time: Processing times vary but typically take a few days to a week. Visa Issuance: Collect your visa from the embassy/consulate.

Online Visa Application

Eligibility: Nepal also offers an online visa application system (pre-arrival) to streamline the process.

Payment: Payment is made upon arrival in Nepal.

Submission: Submit the application online, print the confirmation, and bring it with you. Visa Issuance: Upon arrival in Nepal, present the printed confirmation, make the payment, and the visa will be issued.

Tourist Visa Fees (as of 2024)

15 days: USD 30

30 days: USD 50

90 days: USD 125

Additional Information

Visa Extension: Tourist visas can be extended for a total of 150 days in a calendar year. Multiple Entries: If you plan to enter and exit Nepal multiple times, ensure you specify this in your application to get a multiple-entry visa.

The visa process is relatively hassle-free for most travelers, making it convenient to visit Nepal.

Nepali Immigration office on the border of Nepal-Tibet, and India

• 01: Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
• 02: Immigration office, Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal.
• 03: Immigration office, Birgunj Parsa Central Nepal.
• 04: Immigration office, Nepalgunj, mid wheaten Nepal.
• 05: Immigration office, Kerung, Tibet China border (Mountains Langtang Rasuwa) who used to go and back to Mt Kailash tours, Short tours drive out and traveling to Mt Everest from Tibet said and visit sightseeing to Singantse, Potala place with Lhasa and fly back to Kathmandu Nepal.
• 06: Immigration office, Dhangadhi Killali far western Nepal.
• 07: Immigration office, Mahendranagar (Kanchenpur, far western Nepal.