The visa policy of Nepal allows citizens of most countries to obtain either an Online tourist visa or an visa on arrival while citizens of India are allowed freedom of movement. However, citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the Nepalese diplomatic missions.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and are allowed to stay in Nepal for a maximum of 150 days within 1 calendar year.
Visa policy map edit
Freedom of movement edit
Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Nepal. They may reside in the country permanently as Article 7 of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement of people between the 2 countries on a reciprocal basis.
Indian citizens may use any acceptable documents listed below to enter Nepal:[1]
- Indian passport
- Voter ID card with photo
- Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal
- Ad hoc/temporary identity card issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens in case of emergency
Visa on arrival edit
Foreign citizens may obtain an visa on arrival which is good for multiple entries and allows visitor to stay for no more than 15, 30 or 90 days.[2] In addition, Foreign citizens may obtain for an visa through kiosks at the airport.
Holders of temporary passports are not eligible unless they have a temporary passport issued by any European Union member state.[3]
Visa on arrival is available at:[4]
- Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Birganj (India border)
- Bheemdatta (India border)
- Dhangadhi (India border)
- Nepalgunj (India border)
- Kakarbhitta (India border)
- Kodari (China border, opposite: Zhangmu)
- Siddharthanagar (India border)
Free visa on arrival edit
Citizens of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member states (except Afghanistan) may obtain a free visa on arrival for 30 days:[5]
Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a free visa on arrival if they are travelling as tourists:[6][7]
Non-ordinary passports edit
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Nepal without a visa:[8][9]
Online Tourist Visa edit
Foreign citizens may also obtain an online tourist visa to enter Nepal.[11]
Visa required in advance edit
Citizens of the following countries and territories must apply for a visa at the Nepalese diplomatic missions:[12]
Visitor statistics edit
Most of the visitors who travelled to Nepal for tourism purposes were from the following countries (excluding India):[13]
| Country | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
 China |
66,984 | 123,805 |
 Sri Lanka |
44,367 | 37,546 |
 United States |
42,687 | 49,830 |
 Thailand |
30,953 | 33,422 |
 United Kingdom |
29,730 | 36,759 |
 Australia |
18,619 | 24,516 |
 South Korea |
18,112 | 23,205 |
 Japan |
17,613 | 25,829 |
 France |
16,405 | 24,097 |
 Germany |
16,405 | 18,028 |
| Total | 538,970 | 790,118 |
See also edit
References edit
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- ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ "20181009持普通护照中国公民前往有关国家和地区入境便利待遇一览表.doc（备注1）". 中国领事服务网.
- ^ "Provisional Visa Arrangements And Fee". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ^ 西藏商报. "昨起 中国赴尼游客出签免费". 搜狐新闻.
- ^ "Nepal abolishes visa fees for Chinese tourists". Archived from the original on 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
- ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ "Notification letter to inform China that Nepal and Myanmar signed a agreement on visa" (PDF).
- ^ "Qatar-Nepal talks focus on enhancing ties". 30 October 2018.
- ^ "Online Tourist Visa".
- ^ "Prohibition to Visa on Arrival". Archived from the original on 2018-06-05. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "Downloads - Nepal Tourism Statistics". trade.welcomenepal.com.