Nepal Visa
Nepal is a landlocked country in Southern Asia, between the Tibet autonomous region of China and India. Containing 8 of the world’s 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest – the world’s tallest – on the border with Tibet, and Lumbini, it is an attraction destination for tourists around the world.
The visa policy of Nepal is relatively liberal, allowing citizens of almost all nations to obtain a tourist visa on arrival. Nepali embassies and consulates overseas issue visas with no fuss but most people get one on the spot on arrival in Nepal, either at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport or at road borders at Nepalganj, Birganj/Raxaul Bazaar, Sunauli, Kakarbhitta, Mahendranagar, Dhangadhi and even the Rasuwagadhi checkpoint at the China/Tibetan border.
VISA EXEMPTION
Citizens of India do not need a visa to enter Nepal, and can reside permanently as Nepali citizens with no restrictions. To enter Nepal, citizens of India just need to submit one of the following documents:
- Indian Passport
- 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
VISA REQUIRED IN ADVANCE
Citizens of the following states are required to apply for a visa prior to arrival in Nepal:[5]
Afghanistan
Cameroon
Ethiopia
Ghana
Iraq
Liberia
Nigeria
Palestine
Somalia
Swaziland
Syria
Zimbabwe
TYPES OF NEPAL VISA
Nepal visas have different types such as tourist visa, student visa, business visa, non-tourist visa, resident visa in which tourist visa is the most common type.
Depending on the duration of stay, you can choose specific types of tourist visa:
- 15 days single/multiple entry.
- 30 days single/multiple entry.
- 90 days single/multiple entry.
NEPAL VISA REQUIREMENTS
To apply for tourist visa in person, you should prepare the following documents:
- Duly completed Visa application form.
- Valid Passport (with a validity of a minimum period of six months from the date of entry).
- One PP size Photograph.
- Please bring your passport and cash for the visa fee – cards/personal cheques are not accepted.
Some additional documents may be required if necessary. For other visa required documents, contact the nearest Nepal embassy or consulate in your country.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A NEPAL VISA
The easiest way to get a tourist visa for Nepal is by applying on your arrival, but you can also apply in advance. Here are the three current ways to obtain your Nepal visa:
1) Apply upon your arrival at Kathmandu’s international airport (TIA)
2) At any of the land border crossings open to foreigners (each has an Immigration office)
3) Or apply at one of Nepal’s foreign consulates from abroad, in advance
NEPAL VISA APPLICATION FORM DOWNLOAD
All visa applicants will be required to fill out on-line the Visa Application Form which can be downloaded from: https://visa-help.com/nepal-visa-application-form-download-pdf-file-online/