Nepal
France
France visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at np.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Nepal
- Embassy of France in Kathmandu
Lazimpat BP 452, Kathmandu
France has 1 mission in Nepal, with its embassy in Kathmandu.
French citizens travelling to Nepal
FranceNepal Visa on arrival Nepal visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
For a trip from Nepal to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nepali citizens can stay in France
How long Nepali citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
In Nepal, applications go to the French embassy in Kathmandu, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Nepali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Nepal
Nepal issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for France?
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Nepal?
The French embassy in Nepal is in Kathmandu.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Nepal issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Nepali citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Nepali citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
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.