Nepal extends trouble-free issuance of visas to all citizens worldwide at Royal Nepalese Embassies or Consulates abroad and at the entry-points of Immigration Offices. Presentation of a valid passport, two passport size photos and fees mentioned below are required.
His Majesty's Government of Nepal has announced a new policy of waiving visa fees for any tourist visiting the country for a period of 3 days. Similarly tourists coming from South Asian countries (SAARC) as well as neighboring People's Republic of China will also get a free visa to Nepal. Likewise arrangements have been made to provide a free visa for any national for re-entry to Nepal provided those tourists have stayed at least for 15 days in the country in a visa year.

1. Entry:- Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or other mission offices or at the following immigration offices in Nepal.
   
    
   1. Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
       
   2. Immigration Office, Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
       
   3. Immigration Office, Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
       
   4. Immigration Office, Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
       
   5. Immigration Office, Belahia, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
       
   6. Immigration Office, Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
       
   7. Immigration Office, Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
       
   8. Immigration Office, Gadda Chauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
       

1. Visa fee for visitors who enter Nepal for the first time in a visa year
   (Jan-Dec):

   	Duration	Fee
   Single entry	60 days from the date of entry	US$ 30 or equivalent convertible foreign currency

   
    
2. Multiple entry facility can be obtained paying additional US$ 50 or equivalent convertible foreign currency. The facility will be valid for a visa year (Jan-Dec) if the visa period is valid.
    

2. Tourist Visa Extension:- A tourist visa can be extended upto 120 days from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu and Pokhara Immigration Office on request. Thereafter an additional 30 days can be extended from Department of Immigration ensuring that tourist visa cannot be extended more than 150 days.
   
    
   Visa Extention Fee:
   
    
   1. Tourist visa extension fee for 30 days :- US$ 30 in equivalent Nepalese currency.
       
   2. Tourist visa extention with multiple entry facility :-Multiple entry facility can be obtained paying additional US$ 50 or equivalent convertible foreign currency. The facility will be valid for a visa year (Jan-Dec) if the visa period is valid.
   3. Late fee for not applying extension in time :-
      - US$2 in equivalent Nepalese currency per day for the first 30 days.
      - US$3 in equivalent Nepalese currency per day for the next 31 to 90 days.
      - US$5 in equivalent Nepalese currency per day for more than 90 days.
      
       
   4. Gratis visa :-
      - Children below 10 yrs.
      - Dependants upto the age of 16 years, holding foreign passports of Nepalese parents or either of their parent being a Nepalese citizen.
      - Citizen of Nepali origin, after having obtained passport for the first time from a Nepal based foreign mission, until the period of his departure to a foreign country.
      - Citizens of member countries of South Asian association forRegional Cooperation (SAARC) and the people's Republic of china.
      - Any foreigner, who has lived in Nepal upto fifteen (15) days continuously, re-entering Nepal during the same visa year.
      - Any foreigner, tourist entering into Nepal for three days or less than that.

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• A tourist may stay in Nepal upto 150 days in a visa year (Jan-Dec).
   
• A tourist must extend his/her visa before expiry of the visa validity period. A tourist who does not comply with these regulations may be liable of fine and other prosecution as provided in Immigration Act and Rules.
   
• A Foreigner having obtained tourist visa shall not be allowed to work with or without receiving remuneration.
   
• A foreigner shall not be allowed to carry out any work other than that for which purpose s/he has obtained the visa.
  
                                                                                                     Source : Immigration office

  A Visa is necessary to enter Nepal and can be obtained from any Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or at the entry points in Nepal.

The rules below have been updated as of September 2001.

• Single entry tourist visas can be obtained by paying US $30 for 60 days.
  
  
• If you wish to leave and re-enter the country, you'll need to pay an additional fee. US $25 for Single Re-entry, US $40 for Double Re-entry and US $60 for Multiple Re-entry Visa.
  
  
• If you leave and wish to Re-entery visa Nepal as a tourist within 150 days in the same visa year, the cost is US $50 for 30 days.
  
  
• Visitors may extend their tourist visa by paying US $50 for 30 days.
  
  
• Trekking permits are not required for Everest, Annapurna and Langtang areas.
  
  
• Business visas with multiple entry facilities are available at a rate of US $100 for one year and US $250 for five years.The Ministry of Industry recommendation is required.

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Non Tourist Visa to Nepal.

Marriage Visas :

For those married to a Nepali citizen and wanting to stay in Nepal for as long as they like without getting a Nepali passport and giving up their country of birth passport ,a non-tourist marriage visa is the best way.

Changing from a tourist visa to a non-tourist visa can sometimes be a lengthy process and a lot of waiting around before they get to your file.

You need to visit the Department of Immigration office next to the tourist visa office in Bhrikuti Mandap, and collect a form for Non-Tourist visas. You require the following documents:

The application form photocopied 6 times (so you have 7 forms). Sign the forms after you have photocopied them.

• 7 passport photos one for each form.
  
  
• Photocopies of your own and your partners passports, including a copy of your current tourist visa.
  
  
• Photocopy of your partners Nepali citizenship card.
  
  
• Photocopy of your marriage certificate.
• Study Visa:
  Eligibility: Foreigners involved in official works, INGO, Missions and employees working in different institutions, representative of the press agencies and magazines, servant of diplomatic and official visa holders, person of Nepalese origin holding foreign passports, leader of a tourist group and foreigners married to a Nepalese citizen.
  Issuing Authority: Department of Immigration on the recommendation of concerned agencies.
  Visa Fee:
  US$ 60 per month for the first year and US$ 100 for the next year for non tourist.
  US$ 10 per month for press visa.
  US$ 20 per month for those working in HMG office or project
  US$ 20 per month for marriage visa.
  US$ 10 per month for relation visa.

  Business Visa:
  Eligibility: Foreign investor and persons involved in trade and commerce.
  Issuing Authority: Department of Immigration on the recommendation of concerned agencies;
  Visa Fee: (1) US$ 100 for one year. (2) US$ 250 for five years.