Tourist Visa
on arrival, ETA/eVisa or from a mission
Nepal issues tourist visas on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and other entry points, through an online ETA/eVisa, or from Nepali missions abroad. Visas are for 15, 30 or 90 days and can be extended in Nepal. The total tourist stay is capped at 150 days in a visa year (January to December).
1 entry rule for Nepal based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Nepal
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Life in Nepal
Money
3
Currency
Nepalese Rupee
NPR
Nepalese Rupee
Cost of living
25
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
1–29%
Income tax (national)
FY 2083/84: 1% up to NPR 1 million, then 10%, 20%, 27%; income above NPR 4 million taxed at 27% plus 2% additional tax (29%). Same bands for single and couple.
Living
1
Happiness
#97 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign visitors coming for tourism, trekking or short visits. SAARC citizens (except Afghanistan), children under 10, NRN card holders and Chinese nationals can get a gratis visa in set cases.
Eligibility
All foreigners
Tourist visas are available to all foreigners holding a valid ordinary passport.
Passport validity
Have a passport valid for at least 6 months when using the ETA/eVisa page.
6 months
Passport validity
Official wording
The ETA/eVisa page asks for a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Mission visasMission visa
If you got a visa from a Nepalese mission, enter Nepal within six months of the issue date.
six months
Time to enter
Official wording
If you got a visa from a Nepalese mission, you must enter within six months of the issue date.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementGratis visa
- Document checklistValid ordinary passport
- FeesTourist visa 15 days (multiple entry)
The full requirements are for members
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- 4 documents
- 6 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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