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Nepal tourist visa: fees, stay limits and extensions

Tourist Visa (15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry)

In short

Nepal's Tourist Visa is issued for 15, 30 or 90 days at USD 30, USD 50 or USD 125, always with multiple entry, and is the visa for holidays, trekking, pilgrimage and short family visits. It can be extended inside Nepal at USD 3 a day, but no one may stay as a tourist for more than 150 days in a calendar year.

Apply on NepaliPort (Department of Immigration) checked 24 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
15, 30 or 90 days from entry; up to 150 days in total per visa year (1 January to 31 December) with extensions
Validity
A visa issued in advance must be used within six months of issue; the stay is counted from the day of entry
Fee
US$5030-day visa. 15 days: USD 30; 90 days: USD 125. Free for children under 10 (up to 30 days, not US citizens), SAARC citizens once a year and Chinese nationals.
Processing time
Issued on the spot at the entry point; ETA approvals are sent by e-mail
Work
No; only Working Visa holders may take employment
Family
Each traveller needs their own visa; children under 10 travel on a free visa
Where to apply
On arrival at TIA or a land entry point, online as an ETA, or through a Nepalese diplomatic mission

Who needs a Nepal tourist visa

All foreigners except Indian citizens need a visa to enter Nepal, and for visits the Tourist Visa is the only category on offer. The Department of Immigration issues it at entry points, through its ETA portal and through Nepalese missions. A few groups receive it free of charge: children under 10 for up to 30 days (US citizens excluded), citizens of SAARC countries for up to 30 days on their first visit in a visa year, Chinese nationals for up to 150 days a year, and holders of a Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) card. Even a free visa requires the online application form.

Fees for the first visa and for extensions

The entry fee depends on the period you choose: USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days and USD 125 for 90 days. Every tourist visa issued at an entry point already includes multiple entry. Extensions cost USD 3 per day with a minimum of 15 days, so the smallest extension is USD 45, and adding a multiple re-entry facility to an extended visa costs another USD 25. A late fine of USD 5 per day applies if you stay past the visa's end date.

Fees are not refunded and a visa cannot be withdrawn once it has been issued, so pick the period carefully before paying.

Trekking permits and staying within the visa's purpose

A tourist visa does not by itself open restricted trekking areas. Permits for those areas are issued by the Department of Immigration only through registered trekking agencies, and individual or solo permits are not granted there. Keep the passport and permit with you during the trek and do not leave the route stated in the permit. The Department also reminds foreigners that they may only carry out the activities their visa was issued for; paid work on a tourist visa is not allowed.

Extending your stay up to 150 days

Tourist visas are extended by the Department of Immigration at Kalikasthan in Kathmandu, by the Immigration Office in Pokhara and by other immigration offices; the Pokhara office extends visas but does not issue them on arrival. Bring your passport and a recent passport-size photo, or start the extension online on NepaliPort. The combined total of the first visa and all extensions may not exceed 150 days between 1 January and 31 December. A new visa year starts on 1 January, so a stay that spans two calendar years is counted separately in each.

Documents

Required documents

Identity

  • Passport valid for at least six months from the date of travel

Money

  • Visa fee in cash or by card (USD 30, 50 or 125)

Other

  • Online Tourist Visa form (receipt with barcode) or approved ETA
  • Recent passport-style photo with a white background

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Travel

  • Previous Nepal visa, if any

How to apply, step by step

  1. Decide how long you will stay and choose the 15-, 30- or 90-day visa; remember the 150-day yearly limit.
  2. Either apply online for an ETA on NepaliPort before you travel or plan to take the visa on arrival.
  3. On arrival, show the passport, the visa form or ETA and the payment receipt to the immigration officer.
  4. If you need more time, apply for an extension at the Department of Immigration or the Pokhara office before the visa ends.
  5. For restricted trekking areas, obtain the permit through a registered trekking agency.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Nepal tourist visa single or multiple entry?

All tourist visas issued at Nepal's entry points include multiple entry. If you extend the visa, adding multiple re-entry costs USD 25.

How much does it cost to extend a Nepal tourist visa?

USD 3 per day, with a minimum of 15 days, so at least USD 45. Overstaying adds USD 5 a day as a late fine.

Can I spend six months in Nepal as a tourist?

No. The maximum is 150 days in one visa year from January to December. Chinese nationals also have a 150-day gratis allowance.

Can I get a refund if I leave early?

No. Once a visa is issued it cannot be withdrawn and the fee is not refunded.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Nepal

Visits and short stays

Business and self-employment

  • Investor visa Maximum stay: From one month up to one year, or five years at a time

Study and training

  • Student visa Maximum stay: Up to one year at a time, according to the recommendation or course length; renewable

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: Issued for the period recommended by the line agency; renewed in Nepal

Family

Residence

Online travel permits

  • Visa on arrival Maximum stay: 15, 30 or 90 days, extendable to 150 days per calendar year
  • e-Visa Maximum stay: 15, 30 or 90 days from entry, extendable to 150 days per calendar year

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