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Nepal
Nepal visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens 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 31 October 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
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 Sri Lanka
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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.
For a trip from Sri Lanka to Nepal, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Nepal
Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Nepal for up to 150 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nepal.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens
China requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nepali citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka issues Nepali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Sri Lankan citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Nepal?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka issues Nepali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Nepal visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.