Nepal Visa 2026:
Cost, Requirements & How to Get It
Nepal tourist visas are available on arrival at Kathmandu airport — no advance embassy appointment needed for most nationalities. 15-day ($30), 30-day ($50), or 90-day ($125). Here's everything you need to know.
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Nepal Visa Cost 2026
$30
15 Days
Short visits, adventure activities
$50
30 Days
Trekking, most tourist visits — most popular
$125
90 Days
Extended travel, multiple regions
Children under 10 years: free. Fees in USD cash. Multiple entry not available on tourist visa.
Visa on Arrival vs. E-Visa: Which Should You Choose?
Visa on Arrival — At TIA Airport
- No advance application needed
- Available at Kathmandu TIA + major border crossings
- USD cash payment at airport counter
- Can be slow during peak season (Oct–Nov)
- Kiosks help — fill form on plane to save time
Best for: most travelers, spontaneous planners
E-Visa — Apply Online Before Travel
- Apply online 1–3 days before departure
- Skip the visa fee queue at airport
- Pay by credit/debit card (no USD cash needed)
- Print approval letter — present at immigration
- Same cost as on-arrival. Not faster, just pre-approved
Best for: peak season travelers, advance planners
Documents You Need for Nepal Visa
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity from entry date. At least 2 blank pages.
Passport-sized photo
One recent photo, white background. Kiosks at TIA airport if you forget.
USD cash for visa fee
$30 / $50 / $125 depending on duration. ATMs before the visa counter if needed.
Completed application form
Fill on the plane or at airport kiosks. Available online in advance.
Onward/return flight ticket
May be requested. Have booking confirmation accessible on your phone.
Hotel booking (sometimes)
First night hotel booking may be requested. Hostel confirmation works fine.
Extending Your Nepal Visa
You can extend your Nepal tourist visa at the Department of Immigration office in Kathmandu (Kalikasthan, near Dilli Bazaar) or Pokhara (Chipledhunga). Bring your original passport, 1 passport photo, and fee in NPR.
$45 / 15 days
Extension cost
$3 / day
Extra days
150 days/year
Max stay
Not available
Multiple entry
Overstay fine: $5 per day. Always extend before your visa expires — fines are collected at the airport on departure.
Nepal visa by country (2026)
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Not eligible for visa on arrival
Citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Eswatini (Swaziland), Syria, Zimbabwe cannot get a visa on arrival and must obtain a Nepal visa in advance from a Nepali embassy or consulate. Everyone else can use visa on arrival or the online e-visa.
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