Nepal Tourist visa on arrival: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

Visa on Arrival

Nepal

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S$ 65 .00

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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · Visa on arrival: USD 30

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Nepal Tourist visa on arrival at a glance

Government visa fee: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days) - all multiple-entry
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Issued on arrival
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)

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Do you need a visa to 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. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Nepal visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application 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.

Visa on arrival: Yes Online application: 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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

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

Nepal visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	Visa-free	—	No visa needed
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇨🇳China	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇧🇩Bangladesh	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa on arrival	—	No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Nepal visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

No visa is needed — Indians can enter Nepal visa-free.

Malaysians can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Filipinos can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

Chinese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.

The official government fee for the Tourist visa on arrival is USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days) - all multiple-entry. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Tourist visa on arrival: Issued on arrival. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: 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. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

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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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.