A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Arrange a visa before you travel
Nepal's current tourist visa guidance lists this ordinary passport among nationalities that should obtain a visa before arrival. Contact a Nepali diplomatic mission before travel. Afghan nationals may qualify for a gratis visa on arrival only with a Department of Immigration recommendation.
Official guidanceTourist visas can be extended in Nepal
Apply at an Immigration office in Kathmandu or Pokhara before your visa expires. Tourist stays may be extended up to 150 days total in a calendar visa year. The minimum extension is 15 days for USD 45; additional days cost USD 3 per day.
Official guidanceNepal at a glance
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Currency
- NPR
- Calling code
- +977
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Afghanistan need a visa for Nepal?
For tourism in Nepal, travelers using an ordinary passport from Afghanistan should obtain a visa before travel.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
Can I extend my stay in Nepal?
Apply at an Immigration office in Kathmandu or Pokhara before your visa expires. Tourist stays may be extended up to 150 days total in a calendar visa year. The minimum extension is 15 days for USD 45; additional days cost USD 3 per day.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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