VISA FEE AND DEPARTTURE INFO.

Visa on Arrival – Nepal

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is Nepal’s only international airport, providing Visa on Arrival for tourists. Land entry points at border regions also offer this facility.

The On Arrival visa process is quick and simple, though queues may form during peak tourist seasons. To avoid waiting, you can obtain a visa from a Nepalese Diplomatic Mission before arrival. If issued abroad, you must enter Nepal within six months of the visa’s issuance. Your stay is counted from the day you enter Nepal.

Tourist Visa Requirements

– On Arrival, Visas are Tourist Visas with multiple re-entry options.

– If visiting for purposes other than tourism (e.g., trekking, mountaineering, visiting family), you must change the visa category at the Department of Immigration after arrival.

– Nationals from certain countries must obtain a visa before arrival (see below).

Visa on Arrival Process

Step 1:

– Fill out the Arrival Card and Tourist Visa form (online at the Department of Immigration website or via kiosks at the airport).

– If filled out online, bring the printed submission receipt with the barcode (valid for 15 days).

Step 2:

– Pay the visa fee at the bank counter (15/30/90 days). Payment can be made in different modes, but carrying cash is recommended.

Step 3:

– Submit your documents (passport, online form, and payment receipt) at the Immigration Desk for visa processing.

Visa Fees

Countries Requiring Pre-Approved Visa

Citizens of the following countries must obtain a visa before arrival from a Nepalese Embassy/Consulate. They are not eligible for Visa on Arrival without official approval from Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs:

1. Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe,

2. Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia,

3. Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq,

4. Palestine, Afghanistan, Syria

5. Refugees with travel documents

Free Visa

Issued for:

1. Children under 10 years

2. SAARC Citizens (except Afghanistan) for up to 30 days per visa year

3. Afghan citizens (Visa on Arrival only with prior approval)

4. Non-Resident Nepalese (NRN) cardholders

5. Chinese Nationals

6. Officials from China, Brazil, Russia, and Thailand (based on reciprocal visa agreements)

All visas issued at the airport, including Gratis Visas, are Tourist Visas. Visa extensions or category changes must be processed at the Department of Immigration. Tourist visas can also be extended at the Pokhara Immigration Office.

For more details, visit the Department of Immigration website.

https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online

Sim card

Just outside the airport building, there are two telecom company stalls. Upon presenting your passport and a photo, you should know the problem. The SIM card mentions the network Ncell. When applying for a visa, make sure you have the visa amount in the acceptable currency, as well as your passport and a passport-size photo. Visas can only be extended for a total of 150 days per calendar year.

Transportation:

in contrast to Kathmandu’s rather rutted public transportation system. However, taxis should be avoided. There is a paid taxi at the international terminal that will take you to your destination for a fixed price. It is also possible to rent a car, scooter, motorbike, or bicycle at Thamel.

What mode of transportation do we use for a long journey?

Depending on the nature of the trip, the transportation to and from the destination varies from domestic flights to vehicular transportation to even piggyback rides on mules and yaks.

Travel Protection:

— Before you leave, make sure you have adequate travel insurance. Helicopter rescues.