Nepal Visa & Passport
Foreigner who intends to visit Nepal must hold valid
passport or any travel document equivalent to passport
issued by the Govt. for visiting a foreign country
prior to apply for visa.
A) Entry: - No foreigner is entitled
to enter into and stay in the Kingdom of Nepal without
valid visa. Tourist entry visa can be obtained for
the following duration from Royal Nepalese Embassy
or Consulate or other mission offices or immigration
offices located on entry points in Nepal.
B) Chinese citizen are requested
to apply in Royal Nepalese Embassy or other Nepalese
diplomatic missions, as there is no provision of
on arrival visa for them.
1. Visitors who are entering
Nepal for the first time in a visa year (Jan-Dec):
Facilities, Duration, Fee.
Single entry 60 days from the date of entry, US$
30 or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
Multiple entry* US$ 80 or equivalent
convertible foreign currency.
* Multiple entry will be valid for a visa
year (150 days in a visa year).
2. For Shrilankan Pilgrims visiting to
Lumbini can get single entry visa for 15 days in
US$ 10 or equivalent convertible currency.
C) Tourist Visa Extension: A tourist
visa can be extended up to 120 days from the Department
of Immigration in Kathmandu and Pokhara Immigration
Office on request. Then after an additional 30 days
can be extended from Department of Immigration on
reasonable ground, which ensures one's departure
from the country within 150 days in one visa year.
1. Tourist visa extension fee and additional
late fee are as follows: -
Visa extension without re-entry facility
for 30 days: US$ 30 in equivalent Nepalese
currency.
Visa extension with multiple entry facility for
30 days: US$ 80 in equivalent Nepalese
currency. One who has previously taken multiple
re-entry facility in the same visa year will have
to pay US$ 30 only.
2. Late fee for regularizing tourist visa
US$ 2 in equivalent Nepalese currency per day for
the first 30 days.
US$ 3 in equivalent Nepalese currency per day for
the next 31 to 90 days.
US$ 5 in equivalent Nepalese currency per day for
more than 90 days.
3. Fee exemption of tourist visa
Children below 10 yrs. Descendant's up
to the age of 16 years, holding foreign passports,
of Nepalese parents or either of their parents is
a Nepalese citizen.
Citizen of Nepali origin, after having obtained
passport for the first time from a Nepal based foreign
mission, until the period of his departure to a
foreign country.
Some Important information to tourist: Don't
or Do's
A tourist may stay in Nepal up to 150 days
in a visa year (Jan-Dec).
A tourist must extend his/her visa before expiry
of the visa validity period.
A tourist who does not comply with these regulations
may be liable of fine and other prosecution as provided
in Immigration Act and Rules.
A Foreigner having obtained tourist visa shall
not allowed working with or without receiving remuneration.
A foreigner shall not be allowed to carry out any
work other than that for which purpose she/he has
obtained the visa.
Transit Visa:
a) A Transit visa can be obtained
from the Airport Immigration Office for a period
of 48 hours on the presentation of confirmed air
ticket.
b) Fee for Transit visa is US$
5.00Other visa categories (Except tourist and transit
visa)
Diplomatic Visa:
A) Who may apply?
Diplomatic passport holders and their family members
recommended from the concerned foreign diplomatic
mission and considered fit to be granted diplomatic
privileges by His Majesty's Government.
B) Issuing Authority:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For 30 days entry diplomatic missions and the Immigration
Office at the entry points in Nepal.
Official Visa:
Who may apply?
The official visa shall be granted to the persons
considered fit by His Majesty's Government and their
family and to the following foreigners and their
family upon recommendation of the concerned diplomatic
missions:
a) Administrative, Technical and
non-diplomatic officials serving in a residential
or non-residential diplomatic missions, Consulate
for Nepal and incumbent Nepalese honorary Consul
Generals, Consuls and their family who visit Nepal
from a foreign country.
b) Consultant experts who stay
in Nepal under an agreement with his Majesty's Government,
c) Employees serving in the Nepal
based offices of the United Nations or its agencies
and the persons holding the laissez passes granted
by the United Nations.
d) Employees serving in the international
institutions or regional organizations located in
Nepal.
Study Visa:
A foreigner who wants to study, teach or conduct
research works in any educational institute having
obtained the approval of His Majesty's Govt.
a) Who may apply?
Students, Research scholars, Teachers and their
family members.
b) What is needed to apply?
The applicants should produce:
Recommendation letter from the Ministry of Education
of Nepal.
Bank encashment receipt or bank balance equivalent
to US$ 3,000 per year or US$ 250 per month for applicants
and US$ 2,000 for each family members. Six copies
of application forms with photographs.
One photocopy of passport including the copy of
last Nepalese visa.
c) Duration : Up to one year, however,
it can be extended for the period of research or
academic year.
d) Issuing Authority : Department
of Immigration
e) Fee : Nepalese currency equivalent
to US$ 40 per month (In Nepalese Currency).
For Srilankan students Nepalese
currency equivalent to US$ 9 per month (In Nepalese
Currency). For Bangladeshi students Nepalese currency
equivalent to US$ 14 per month, with multiple re-entry
(In Nepalese Currency).
Non-tourist Visa
Who may apply: Following foreigners
and their family members may apply for this
a) Foreigners involved in the social
and economic development works approved by His Majesty's
Government, under the expenses to be borne by governmental
institutions of the foreign friendly nations.
b) Foreigners having obtained recommendation
from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work in
the institutions run by the foreign missions located
in Nepal.
c) Foreign representatives having
obtained recommendation from the Ministry of Information
and Communications to work in foreign newspapers
and news agencies.
d) Foreigners having obtained recommendation
from the concerned Ministry to act as helpers of
the foreigners having obtained diplomatic or official
visas.
e) Foreigners having obtained approval
from His Majesty's Government to work on remuneration
basis in any firm, company, association, industry
or enterprise within the Kingdom of Nepal.
f) Foreigners having obtained recommendation
from the Ministry concerned to work in any international
airlines organization located in the Kingdom of
Nepal.
g) Foreign importer visiting Nepal
from third country on the recommendation of foreign
governmental agency or Federation of Industries
or Chamber of Commerce of Foreign Country.
h) Foreigners who have marital
relation with the citizens of Nepal and furnish
the marriage registration certificate.
i) Foreigners who come to Nepal
to work, on the recommendation of the concerned
Ministry pursuant to an agreement or understanding
agreed upon at governmental or non governmental
level.
j) Foreigners having obtained recommendation
of the concerned Ministry to conduct feasibility
study of an industry or enterprise for a period
not exceeding 6 months.
k) Group leader of the foreigners
making application, accompanied by the recommendation
of the Ministry of concerned, for making the tourists'
tour in group in Nepal.
Foreigners who have obtained recommendation of the
concerned Ministry and who have to come to work
in Non-governmental organization as per the agreement
concluded with Social Welfare Council or concerned
Ministry.
What is needed to apply?
1. Recommendation from the concerned Ministry or
Department.
2. Work permit (for the employees) .
3. Six Copies of application forms with photographs.
4. A copy of passport including the copy of last
Nepalese Visa.
5. A marriage certificate from the concerned authority
to obtain NT visa on the grounds of marriage.
6. A relation certificate from the competent authority
to obtain NT Visa on the grounds of relation.
7. Valid Press identity card issued from Department
of Information.
Duration: Up to one year at one
time (can be extended)
Issuing Authority :
l. For the category (g)
mentioned above - Nepalese Diplomatic Missions
or Embassy abroad.
For all others - Department of Immigration
Fee :
For journalist status Nepalese currency equivalent
to US$ 10 per month.
For marriage status Nepalese currency equivalent
to US$ 10 per month.
For status of category (a) mentioned above - Nepalese
currency equivalent to US$ 20 per month.
For the status of all other categories if
otherwise not mentioned - Nepalese currency
equivalent to US$ 60 per month for the first year
and US$ 100 per month for succeeding year.
For Chinese worker of category
(i) mentioned above - Nepalese currency
equivalent to US$ 20 per month.
Residential Visa: Who may apply?
Following foreigners and their family members who
want to stay in Nepal for rest of their life may
apply for this visa.
Renowned international personalities.
Foreigners capable of rendering outstanding contribution
to the economic, social and cultural development
of the Kingdom of Nepal. Persons who have renounced
the citizenship of Nepal, and hold foreign passport
with or without having obtained foreign citizenship
and intend to settle down in Nepal.
Investor who invest minimum of
US$ 100 thousands at one time in an industrial enterprise
in the Kingdom of Nepal.
Foreigners interested to settle in the Kingdom of
Nepal without any business.
What is needed to apply?
Six copies of application forms with photographs.
Registration certificate of the industrial enterprise.
A copy of passport.
A copy of last Nepalese visa ( if have stayed in
Nepal).
Bank statement showing expenses equivalent to US$
20,000.00 per year and
Health certificate (only for those foreigners who
are interested to settle down in Nepal, but are
not engaged in any type of business).
No objection letter from consulate or embassy of
their country.
Recommendation from Ministry of Home of Nepal.
Where should the application be submitted?
Royal Nepalese Diplomatic Missions or Embassy abroad.
Issuing Authority:
Department of Immigration.
Renewal Authority:
Department of Immigration.
Fee:
Foreigners interested to settle in the Kingdom of
Nepal without any business.
Issuance fee (with multiple entry
facilities) US$ 700 per year.
Renewal fee (with multiple facilities)
US$ 1200 per year.
Note: According to the Immigration Regulation,
the term family includes husband, wife, father,
mother and dependent son and daughter.
Temporary Visa Arrangements
Concerned Ministry can recommend temporary visa
to any foreigner for 3 months for non-tourist/study/business
visa in order to cover the delay in providing long-term
recommendations.
A three-month non-tourist visa can be obtained from
the Dept. of Immigration upon the recommendation
from concerned Embassy or competent authority for
the delay to get marriage certificate from the local
authority.
Note: The travel document will
be provided by the Dept. under the following conditions.
Those nationals who will not be able to replace
their loss/damage/theft/expiry passport in Nepal
fro their own embassy or consulate.
Those persons who will be deported from Nepal.
Non-Residential Nepalese Visa
Who may apply?
Any foreigner of Nepalese origin residing in foreign
country who wish to reside or conduct business,
profession or Study, teach in any subject in Nepal,
non-residential Nepalese visa may be issued to him
and of his family.
What is needed to apply?
Six copies of application forms with photographs.
A copy of passport.
A copy of last Nepalese visa (if have stayed in
Nepal).
Health certificate
Recommendation letter of relationship from the concerned
Embassy or village development committee or municipality
In case of student status of this visa recommendation
from school or college or research institutions.
Where should the application be submitted?
Royal Nepalese Diplomatic Missions or Embassy abroad.
Department of Immigration.
Duration:
Up to 10 years, can be extended.
Issuing Authority:
Department of Immigration.
Renewal Authority:
Department of Immigration.
Fee: Issuance fee US$ 100 per year.
For Student status of this visa category fee is
US$ 50 per year. The visa fee is waived for those
who are less than 16 years of age.
Note: According to the Immigration
Regulation, the term family includes husband, wife,
father, mother and dependent son and daughter
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