Visa policy of Nepal
The visa policy of Nepal is relatively liberal, allowing citizens of almost all nations to obtain a tourist visa on arrival.
In January 2014 Nepal introduced online visa application system.[1][2]
All tourists are allowed to stay in Nepal for a maximum of 150 days in one calendar year.[3]
Visa policy map
Freedom of movement
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
- Indian driving license with photograph
- Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body of India
- Ration card with photograph
- Voter ID card with photograph
- 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
- Any document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority above.
Visa on arrival
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.[3]
Visa required in advance
Citizens of the following states are required to apply for a visa prior to arrival in Nepal:[4]
Visa fee waiver
Nationals of SAARC member countries can receive a tourist visa free of charge for 30 days at no cost. Those countries are:[5]
Since January 6 2016, nationals holding passports issued by jurisdictions in Greater China Region can have their visa fees waived if they are travelling as tourists. Those jurisdictions are:[6][7]
Non-ordinary passports
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of 
China and 
Russia do not require a visa.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Foreigners can apply for Nepali visa with Online Application System
- ^ [1]
- ^ a b c [2]
- ^ a b "Important Information to Visitors". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ^ "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".