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Nepal visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
- Maximum stay
- 150 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at fr.nepalembassy.gov.np
Which Nepal visa?
Tourist Visa on Arrival (Tribhuvan International Airport and land entry points)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 15, 30 or 90 days, extendable to 150 days per calendar year
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Issued at the immigration desk on arrival
Nepal’s visa on arrival costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is nepaliport.immigration.gov.np. Processing time, as Nepal states it: Issued at the immigration desk on arrival. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 15, 30 or 90 days, extendable to 150 days per calendar year.
Nepali citizens travelling to France
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Travel advice for Nepal
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
French citizens planning a trip to Nepal can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nepal at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Nepal (updated 1 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Nepal (updated 19 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Nepal
French citizens may stay in Nepal for up to 150 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nepal.
How French citizens apply
French citizens receive the visa for Nepal at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Nepal’s neighbours for French citizens
China admits French citizens visa-free.
Nepali citizens travelling to France
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Nepal?
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Nepal?
French citizens can stay in Nepal for up to 150 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Nepal visa on arrival cost?
Nepal’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: Issued at the immigration desk on arrival.
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for France?
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Can French citizens enter Nepal visa-free?
No; French citizens need a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.