Nepal
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Nepal
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Nepal, with its embassy in Kathmandu.
British citizens travelling to Nepal
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Nepali citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nepali citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Nepali citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Kathmandu, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
Ireland requires Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Nepal
Nepal issues British 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 the United Kingdom?
Nepali citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Where is the British embassy in Nepal?
The British embassy in Nepal is in Kathmandu.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Nepal issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 150 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Nepali citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Nepali citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
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.