Visa and Passport Requirements for Nepal
Entry Warning
The documentation and fee required for obtaining visas varies according to both your nationality and where you are applying from. It is the sole right of each country to determine who is allowed to enter.
Passport
All passports must be valid for six months and have two clear pages free.
Taxes
Some countries may charge an arrival or departure tax which may or may not be included in the price of an airline ticket, or may need to be paid in cash on arrival or departure.
Visa Requirements
| Travelling from |
Requirements |
| Australia |
A visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan or at any other border entry point. The cost is $30 and 2 passport photographs are required. The visa generally lasts for 3 months. Multiple-entry visas can be obtained from your local Nepalese embassy for those wanting to travel from Nepal to Tibet and back again. |
| Canada |
A visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan or at any other border entry point. The cost is $30 and 2 passport photographs are required. The visa generally lasts for 3 months. Multiple-entry visas can be obtained from your local Nepalese embassy for those wanting to travel from Nepal to Tibet and back again. |
| Denmark |
A visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan or at any other border entry point. The cost is $30 and 2 passport photographs are required. The visa generally lasts for 3 months. Multiple-entry visas can be obtained from your local Nepalese embassy for those wanting to travel from Nepal to Tibet and back again. |
| Republic of Ireland |
A visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan or at any other border entry point. The cost is $30 and 2 passport photographs are required. The visa generally lasts for 3 months. Multiple-entry visas can be obtained from your local Nepalese embassy for those wanting to travel from Nepal to Tibet and back again. |
| Netherlands |
A visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan or at any other border entry point. The cost is $30 and 2 passport photographs are required. The visa generally lasts for 3 months. Multiple-entry visas can be obtained from your local Nepalese embassy for those wanting to travel from Nepal to Tibet and back again. |
| New Zealand |
A visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan or at any other border entry point. The cost is $30 and 2 passport photographs are required. The visa generally lasts for 3 months. Multiple-entry visas can be obtained from your local Nepalese embassy for those wanting to travel from Nepal to Tibet and back again. |
| South Africa |
A visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan or at any other border entry point. The cost is $30 and 2 passport photographs are required. The visa generally lasts for 3 months. Multiple-entry visas can be obtained from your local Nepalese embassy for those wanting to travel from Nepal to Tibet and back again. |
| United States |
A visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan or at any other border entry point. The cost is $30 and 2 passport photographs are required. The visa generally lasts for 3 months. Multiple-entry visas can be obtained from your local Nepalese embassy for those wanting to travel from Nepal to Tibet and back again. |
| United Kingdom |
A visa can be obtained on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan or at any other border entry point. The cost is $30 and 2 passport photographs are required. The visa generally lasts for 3 months. Multiple-entry visas can be obtained from your local Nepalese embassy for those wanting to travel from Nepal to Tibet and back again. |
Other Nationalities
Other nationalities should either contact Travcour UK (see below) or their nearest embassy for up-to-date information prior to departure.
Passport & Visa Service
For assistance with obtaining passports and visas UK-based ‘Travcour’ have been offering travellers a comprehensive and reliable travel document service since 1985. www.travour.com
