Do I need a visa to travel to Nepal?
Yes, a visa is required to enter Nepal. You can obtain it upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport or at border crossings (US$25 for 15 days, US$40 for 30 days, US$100 for 90 days), or apply online before departure.
How to obtain your visa
Three options are available to you:
- On arrival: directly at Kathmandu airport or at land border posts
- Online before departure: on online.nepalimmigration.gov.np (form valid for 15 days, only for Kathmandu airport)
- At the embassy: in your country of origin or at the Nepal embassy in Delhi
Rates and durations
- 15 days: 25 US dollars
- 30 days: 40 US dollars
- 90 days: 100 US dollars
All visas allow multiple entries. Payment is made in euros or dollars. Free for children under 10 years old.
Extensions and special permits
The tourist visa can be extended up to 150 cumulative days per year at the Immigration Office in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Trek permits and additional access fees are required for certain areas (Mustang, Dolpo, Manaslu).
To remember
Your passport must be valid 6 months after your return. French minors have needed exit authorization since January 2017.