Your Complete Guide to Entry and Visa
Visa Requirements
Most international visitors can obtain a visa upon arrival at:
- Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu)
- Official border checkpoints
Tourist Visa Fees
- 15 Days Multiple Entry: US$ 30
- 30 Days Multiple Entry: US$ 50
- 90 Days Multiple Entry: US$ 125
Special Cases
- Indian Nationals: No visa required (must show passport or government-issued ID)
- SAARC Countries: Free 30-day visa (except Afghanistan)
- Transit Visa: US$ 5 for overnight stay at Tribhuvan International Airport
Visa Extension
- Up to 15 days: US$ 30
- Beyond 15 days: US$ 2 per day
- Maximum extension: 150 days per visa year (January-December)
Important Notes
- Passport must have minimum 6 months validity
- Children under 10 receive free visas
- Pay visa fees in USD or equivalent foreign currency
Restricted Countries
The following nationals must apply through their local embassy (no visa on arrival):
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Zimbabwe
- Swaziland
- Cameroon
- Somalia
- Liberia
- Ethiopia
- Iraq
- Palestine
- Afghanistan
Flying to Nepal
Major Airlines & Routes
Nepal Airlines (National Carrier) connects Kathmandu with:
- Delhi
- Hong Kong
- Bangkok
- Singapore
- Shanghai
- Mumbai
- Dubai
- Osaka
- Kuala Lumpur
- Doha
Other International Airlines Serving Nepal
- Air Arabia (Sharjah)
- Air Asia (Kuala Lumpur)
- Air China (Lhasa, Chengdu)
- Thai Airways (Bangkok)
- Qatar Airways (Doha)
- Korean Air (Seoul)
- Many more international carriers
Entering Nepal by Road
India-Nepal Border Crossings
- Eastern Border
- Kakkarvitta (Jhapa)
- Central Nepal
- Birgunj (Parsa)
- Western Nepal
- Belhiya (Bhairahawa-Rupandehi)
- Mid-western Nepal
- Jamuna (Nepalgunj-Banke)
- Far Western Nepal
- Mohana (Dhangadi-Kailali)
- Gaddachauki (Mahendranagar-Kanchanpur)
China-Nepal Border Crossing
- Kodari (Sindhupalchowk) – Northern border
Planning Your Entry
Before You Travel
- Check visa requirements for your nationality
- Ensure passport validity (minimum 6 months)
- Prepare the correct visa fee in USD or the equivalent
- Keep multiple passport-sized photos
- Complete arrival forms (available at entry points)
Upon Arrival
- Complete immigration forms
- Pay visa fees at designated counters
- Proceed to immigration for visa stamping
- Clear customs
- Welcome to Nepal!
At Himalayan Gateway Trek, we can assist you with:
- Updated visa information
- Flight bookings
- Airport transfers
- Border crossing arrangements
- Travel documentation guidance
Contact us for seamless travel arrangements and the latest information about entering Nepal.
