Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
Complete the tourist visa form before you arrive or use a kiosk at Tribhuvan International Airport. Nepal also issues visas on arrival at its listed international airports and entry points; check the official guidance for your port.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Nepal tourist visa on arrival. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
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.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- 15-day stayAges 10+
- USD 30
- 30-day stayAges 10+
- USD 50
- 90-day stayAges 10+
- USD 125
Waivers may apply to children under 10 except U.S. citizens, Chinese nationals, eligible SAARC visitors for up to 30 days on their first visit in a visa year, and NRN card holders. Afghan nationals may qualify for a gratis visa on arrival only with Department of Immigration recommendation. Read the official fee guidance.
Details that can change your plans
Choose a visa duration
Nepal offers 15-, 30- or 90-day multiple-entry tourist visas on arrival. Choose the duration you need and check the validity issued by immigration; the 90-day option is not automatic.
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 Malta need a visa for Nepal?
For tourism in Nepal, travelers using an ordinary passport from Malta should prepare for a visa on arrival. Complete the tourist visa form before you arrive or use a kiosk at Tribhuvan International Airport. Nepal also issues visas on arrival at its listed international airports and entry points; check the official guidance for your port. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Nepal?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
USD 30 for multiple entries for a 15-day stay (ages 10+). USD 50 for multiple entries for a 30-day stay (ages 10+). USD 125 for multiple entries for a 90-day stay (ages 10+). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
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.
How long can I stay in Nepal with a visitor visa?
Nepal offers 15-, 30- or 90-day multiple-entry tourist visas on arrival. Choose the duration you need and check the validity issued by immigration; the 90-day option is not automatic.
What fees apply for a Nepal visitor visa?
Waivers may apply to children under 10 except U.S. citizens, Chinese nationals, eligible SAARC visitors for up to 30 days on their first visit in a visa year, and NRN card holders. Afghan nationals may qualify for a gratis visa on arrival only with Department of Immigration recommendation.
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.
Open Nepal tourist visa on arrival
Complete the tourist visa form before you arrive or use a kiosk at Tribhuvan International Airport. Nepal also issues visas on arrival at its listed international airports and entry points; check the official guidance for your port.
Check Nepal's official tourist visa guidance
Review passport validity, visa-on-arrival access, fees, restrictions and exemptions before travel.
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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