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Nepal visa for citizens of the Holy See

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 150 days

Citizens of the Holy See receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.

Maximum stay
150 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

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

Apply on NepaliPort (Department of Immigration)

All visa types for Nepal

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 the Holy See

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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.

Before travelling from the Holy See to Nepal, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Nepal

Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Nepal for up to 150 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nepal.

How citizens of the Holy See apply

Citizens of the Holy See 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 citizens of the Holy See

China requires citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.

Nepali citizens travelling to the Holy See

Nepali citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Nepal?

Citizens of the Holy See receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.

How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Nepal?

Citizens of the Holy See 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 the Holy See?

Nepali citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Nepal visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See need a visa on arrival in Nepal.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.