Prepare for a visa on arrival
Check eligible arrival points, required documents, and how to pay 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 stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees
Check the government charges that apply to your trip.
What it costs
Amounts are published separately. If more than one charge applies to your trip, add them; if they are versions of the same permission, only the one you apply for is charged.
- Visa fee
- USD 30
- Visa fee
- USD 50
- Visa fee
- 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 guidancePublished government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
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 travel essentials
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Currency
- NPR
- Calling code
- +977
Nepal entry questions
Do citizens of South Sudan need a visa for Nepal?
For tourism in Nepal, ordinary passport holders from South Sudan can get a visa on arrival at an eligible entry point. The stay limit is 90 days per visit.
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. 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.
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+).
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 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 visa and entry guidance
Confirm Nepal’s requirements directly with government authorities.
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.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Nepal with an ordinary South Sudan passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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