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Everything you need to know about getting a Nepal tourist visa on arrival in 2026 — fees, steps, e-visa vs on-arrival, and what to have ready at the…
By Travel Himalaya Nepal · Jun 5, 2026
Nationals of 170+ countries get a tourist visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport; Indian nationals need no visa at all . Fees: $30 (15 days), $50 (30 days), $125 (90-day multiple entry) — the 30-day visa is the standard choice for trekkers. Your passport must…
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Nepal grants tourist visas on arrival to nationals of more than 170 countries. For the vast majority of travellers — whether arriving from Europe, North America, Australia, Southeast Asia, or most of Africa — the answer is simply yes, you can get your visa at…
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Land at KTM, fill the arrival form, queue at the counter, pay, and get stamped. Takes 30–90 minutes depending on season. No appointment or pre-printed forms needed. Apply at nepalimmigration.gov.np, upload a photo, pay online, and print the approval letter. A…
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This is how the majority of trekkers and tourists arrive. You land at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), fill in the immigration arrival form, queue at the visa counter, pay the fee, and get your passport stamped. The whole process takes anywhere from 30…
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Nepal's official e-visa portal is nepalimmigration.gov.np . You complete the application online, upload a digital passport photo, pay the visa fee online (card payment), and receive an approval letter to print and carry. At the airport, e-visa holders use a…
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If you have a Nepal embassy or consulate in your city and prefer to handle the visa before departing, this is a completely valid option. Processing times and requirements vary by location — contact the relevant embassy directly. Most travellers find…
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Fees have remained stable in recent years. The following are the current 2026 tourist visa rates: The 30-day visa ($50) is by far the most popular choice for trekkers. Standard trek packages — Everest Base Camp , Annapurna Circuit, Langtang — fit comfortably…
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Here is exactly what happens when you land at Tribhuvan International Airport and need a visa on arrival: Land at KTM. The immigration forms are sometimes distributed on the plane during descent. If not, pick them up at the form-filling kiosks inside the…
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Keep the following accessible — not buried in a checked bag — as you approach immigration: Passport — Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date from Nepal. Immigration officers do check this. Completed immigration arrival form —…
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Nepal is an easy country to extend your stay in if plans change or the mountains simply won't let you leave. Visa extensions are processed at the Department of Immigration offices in: Kathmandu — Kalikasthan, Kathmandu (the main immigration office) Pokhara —…
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Nepal immigration is generally smooth, but these issues do come up: This is the most serious mistake you can make. Overstay fines apply per day and unpaid overstays can be flagged on your record, causing delays on future Nepal entries. If your plans are…
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Both options are valid and both result in the same visa. The practical difference comes down to timing and queue management. Get the e-visa if: You're arriving October through November (peak trekking season — queues at KTM immigration can stretch to 90…
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