US Embassy in Kathmandu
Embassy 
United States Kathmandu, Nepal
- Address
- Maharajganj Road, Kathmandu
- Phone
- +977-1-400-7200
- usembktm@state.gov
- Website
- np.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 29 May 2024
The United States’ embassy to Nepal is in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, at Maharajganj Road, Kathmandu. The United States requires Nepali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Kathmandu
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Kathmandu is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
United States visa for Nepali citizens
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United StatesNepal Visa on arrival Nepal visa for citizens of the United States
The United States requires Nepali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United States.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 19,386 | 12,392 |
| Student (F, M) | 12,470 | 6,186 |
| Exchange (J) | 745 | 402 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1,227 | 1,259 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 283 | 120 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 523 | 357 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 258 | 126 |
| Other | 12 | 7 |
| Total | 34,904 | 20,849 |
The US embassy in Kathmandu issued 20,849 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 59% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by student (30%) and work and treaty (6%) visas. That is 40% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (34,904).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 3,570, 65% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Brazil in KathmanduChun Devi Marg, 44600 Kathmandu
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in KathmanduLalitpur, kupondole Ward no 1. Area code 01.Postal code 44600.Kathmandu, Nepal.House No-899 Sanepa marga Kopundole Ward no 1
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The United States’ other missions in Nepal
- Embassy Branch Office of the United States in Kathmandu
Pashupati Marga, 44600 Kathmandu
Besides the US embassy in Kathmandu, the United States has 1 other mission in Nepal. Nepal in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Kathmandu
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Kathmandu.
Address and contact
Address: Maharajganj Road, Kathmandu. The record for the US embassy in Kathmandu includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Nepal
US citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Before visiting the US embassy in Kathmandu
Current procedures for the US embassy in Kathmandu, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Kathmandu
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Kathmandu there are 7 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Kathmandu?
The US embassy in Kathmandu is at Maharajganj Road, Kathmandu.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Kathmandu?
The US embassy in Kathmandu is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
Is the US Embassy in Kathmandu open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Kathmandu do not include Saturday.
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Nepali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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