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Nepal
Nepal visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
- Maximum stay
- 150 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at us.nepalembassy.gov.np
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 the United States
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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.
US citizens planning a trip to Nepal can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 US citizens can stay in Nepal
US citizens may stay in Nepal for up to 150 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nepal.
How US citizens apply
US 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 US citizens
China requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nepali citizens travelling to the United States
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Nepal?
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid for stays of up to 150 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Nepal?
US 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 the United States?
Nepali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Nepal visa-free?
No; US citizens 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.