Visa policy of Nepal
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The visa policy of Nepal is relatively lax, allowing citizens of almost all nations to obtain a tourist visa on arrival. In accordance with the law, citizens of all countries except India require a visa to enter Nepal.
In January 2014, Nepal introduced an online visa application system.[1]
All tourists are allowed to stay in Nepal for a maximum of 150 days in one calendar year. Visitors must hold passports that are valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.[2][3]
Visa policy map[edit]
Freedom of movement[edit]
Citizens of 
India do not need a visa to enter Nepal, and can reside permanently as Nepali citizens with no restrictions, because Article 7 the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement of people between the two nations on a reciprocal basis.
Indian citizens can use any acceptable documents mentioned below to enter Nepal:[4]
- Indian Passport
- Voter ID card with photograph.Note only valid Voter ID card plastic card is acceptable the black and white lamimated cards not accepted.
- Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen residing in Nepal
- Ad hoc/temporary identity card issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of emergency
Visa on arrival[edit]
With the exception of nationals of states mentioned below and holders of refugee travel documents, any foreign national can obtain a tourist visa on arrival. Multiple entry visas can be issued for a duration of stay of 15, 30 or 90 days. Holders of temporary passports are not eligible unless they hold a temporary passport issued by a European Union member state.[2]
Visa on arrival is available at:[5]
- Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Birganj (India border)
- Bheemdatta (India border)
- Dhangadhi (India border)
- Nepalgunj (India border)
- Kakarbhitta (India border)
- Kodari (China side: Zhangmu Port, which is currently available for cargo transaction only)[6]
- Siddharthanagar (India border)
Visa required in advance[edit]
Citizens of the following states are required to apply for a visa prior to arrival in Nepal:[7]
Visa fee waiver[edit]
Nationals of all SAARC member countries except Afghanistan can obtain a visa on arrival free of charge for 30 days. Those countries consist of:[8]
In addition, residents of 
China, 
Hong Kong and 
Macau can have their visa fees waived if they are traveling as tourists since 1 January 2016.[9][10]
Non-ordinary passports[edit]
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of following countries do not require a visa.[2][11]
Visa exemption agreement was signed with 
Qatar in October 2018 and it is not yet ratified.[12]
Statistics[edit]
Most visitors arriving to Nepal for tourism purpose were from the following countries (excluding India):[13]
| Country | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| China |
66,984 | 123,805 |
 Sri Lanka |
44,367 | 37,546 |
 United States |
42,687 | 49,830 |
 Thailand |
30,953 | 33,422 |
 United Kingdom |
29,730 | 36,759 |
 Australia |
18,619 | 24,516 |
 South Korea |
18,112 | 23,205 |
 Japan |
17,613 | 25,829 |
 France |
16,405 | 24,097 |
 Germany |
16,405 | 18,028 |
| Total | 538,970 | 790,118 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Immigration".
- ^ a b c "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ "Updated Urgent Notice Regarding Travel Restriction Related to Covid-19 Dated 13th March 2020 12:15 HRS NST". Archived from the original on 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
- ^ "Important Information to Visitors". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ^ "20181009持普通护照中国公民前往有关国家和地区入境便利待遇一览表.doc（备注1）". 中国领事服务网.
- ^ 赵二召 何宇恒 陈志强. "樟木口岸恢复开通货运功能——移民管理警察实施4年来首次出入境检查". 中国西藏网.
- ^ "Prohibition to Visa on Arrival". Archived from the original on 2018-06-05. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ "Provisional Visa Arrangements And Fee". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ^ 西藏商报. "昨起 中国赴尼游客出签免费". 搜狐新闻.
- ^ "Nepal waives visa fees for Chinese tourists". Archived from the original on 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
- ^ http://www.myanmarembassy.com/pdf/Visa%20exemption%20Between%20Myanmar%20and%20Nepal.pdf[bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Qatar-Nepal talks focus on enhancing ties". 30 October 2018.
- ^ "Downloads - Nepal Tourism Statistics". trade.welcomenepal.com.