e-Visa available Visa on arrival Nepal

Nepal Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Nepal — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

e-Visa available — Nepal offers Visa on Arrival for most nationalities at Kathmandu (TIA) airport and major land borders, with an optional online pre-application (valid 15 days) to skip queues. Fees: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days), multiple-entry. Indian nationals need NO visa at all.

Nepal visa at a glance

Government visa fee: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days) - all multiple-entry
Processing time: Issued on arrival
Validity: Multiple-entry within the visa validity
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Most nationalities (a short list must obtain a visa in advance) arriving at TIA Kathmandu or designated land borders
Arrival card: Online arrival form (optional pre-fill)

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Nepal?

Travellers from India (no visa); SAARC nationals (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) & China: first 30 days free per year. can generally enter Nepal without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Nepal offers Visa on Arrival for most nationalities at Kathmandu (TIA) airport and major land borders, with an optional online pre-application (valid 15 days) to skip queues. Fees: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days), multiple-entry. Indian nationals need NO visa at all.. Most nationalities (a short list must obtain a visa in advance) arriving at TIA Kathmandu or designated land borders

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from India (no visa); SAARC nationals (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) & China: first 30 days free per year. do not require a visa for Nepal for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Department of Immigration Nepal) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Nepal visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: Yes e-Visa: Yes

Tourist visa on arrival

Official fee: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days) - all multiple-entry

Validity: Multiple-entry within the visa validity
Max stay: 90 days
Time to verify: On arrival
Time to approval: Issued on arrival
Processing time: Issued on arrival
Where to apply: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np

Who needs it: Most nationalities (a short list must obtain a visa in advance) arriving at TIA Kathmandu or designated land borders

Visa-free: India (no visa); SAARC nationals (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) & China: first 30 days free per year.

Required documents

Passport valid at least 6 months
Passport-size photo (white background)
Completed form (online or airport kiosk)
Fee in cash (USD/convertible) or card online

Arrival card: Online arrival form (optional pre-fill)

Extra charges: Extension USD 45 (min 15 days) plus USD 3 per extra day; up to 150 days per calendar year

Bring exact USD cash; card machines unreliable.

Source: Department of Immigration Nepal · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Gratis (Free) Visa - SAARC & selected nationals

Official fee: Free (USD 0) - online form still required

Validity: Typically 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Time to verify: On arrival
Time to approval: On arrival
Processing time: On arrival
Where to apply: https://immigration.gov.np/online-visa-application-process

Who needs it: Citizens of SAARC countries (except designated) and certain categories; first visa of the year issued free

Required documents

Passport valid at least 6 months
Passport-size photo
Completed form

Extra charges: None for the gratis tier

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Nepal visa — frequently asked questions

No. Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Nepal; a valid passport or approved photo ID is recommended for travel.

They can obtain a Visa on Arrival at Kathmandu airport or land borders, or pre-apply online. Standard fees apply (USD 30/50/125).

You can pre-fill the application online (valid 15 days) to save time, but you still pay and collect the visa on arrival - it is not a stay-at-home e-visa.

USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days) and USD 125 (90 days), all multiple-entry.

The online on-arrival submission form is valid for 15 days; you must arrive within that window.

Passport valid 6+ months, a passport-size photo (white background), the completed form/barcode and the fee (cash in USD/convertible recommended).

Yes, at Immigration offices - USD 45 for a minimum 15 days plus USD 3/day, up to 150 days per calendar year.

Eligible SAARC citizens (and certain others) can get a gratis (free) visa for their first visit of the year but must still complete the form.

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