Nepal
Italy
Italy visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at conscalcutta.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Nepal
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Kathmandu
R B Tower, 7th Floor, Lazimpat-2, Kathmandu, Nepal, Kathmandu
- Embassy of Italy in New Delhi804 km
Chandragupta Marg 50, 110021 New Delhi
Italy has 1 mission in Nepal. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Kathmandu.
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Italy covers Nepal from its embassy in New Delhi, India (804 km from Kathmandu). Italy sets which of its missions takes applications from Nepal; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Italian citizens travelling to Nepal
ItalyNepal Visa on arrival Nepal visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nepali citizens can stay in Italy
How long Nepali citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
Italy has no embassy or career consulate in Nepal, and its honorary consulate in Kathmandu normally does not issue visas. Nepali citizens apply through a mission of Italy accredited to Nepal from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Nepali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Nepal
Italian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Italy?
Nepali citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Italy in Nepal?
No. Italy has no embassy in Nepal, only honorary consulates in Kathmandu. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in New Delhi, India for Nepal.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Italian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
Can Nepali citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Nepali citizens need a visa for Italy 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.