Nepal Visa on Arrival 2026: Requirements, Cost, and Process

Nepal Visa on Arrival 2026: Requirements, Cost, and Process for UK, US, Australian Citizens

By Shreejan Simkhada, CEO of The Everest Holiday

Getting into Nepal is easy. You do not need to apply in advance — just walk up to the immigration counter at Tribhuvan International Airport with your passport and cash.

Visa Costs (2026)

What You Need at the Airport

• Passport with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages
• Cash in USD — exact amount is fastest. They also accept EUR, GBP, AUD. No cards
• 1 passport photo — or use the free photo machines at the immigration hall
• Completed arrival card — fill in on the plane or at the airport kiosks

The Process (Step by Step)

1. Land at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
2. Fill in the arrival card at the kiosk machines (touch screen, takes 2 minutes)
3. Join the visa payment queue — pay in cash at the counter
4. Receive your payment receipt
5. Join the immigration queue with passport + receipt
6. Immigration officer stamps your visa — done

Total time: 30-90 minutes depending on how many flights land simultaneously. Peak arrival times (evening flights from Gulf) can be very busy.

Tips to Speed Things Up

• Fill in the online arrival form before your flight at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np — saves 10-15 minutes
• Bring exact cash — avoids waiting for change
• Have your passport photo ready — the free photo booths sometimes have queues
• If you see two queues, the shorter one is usually for people who pre-filled the form online

Visa Extensions

Need more time? Extend at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu (near Thamel) or Pokhara:

• Extension fee: $2 per day
• Maximum stay: 150 days per calendar year
• Processing: usually same day
• Documents: passport, 1 photo, extension fee in NPR

Countries That Do NOT Need a Visa

Citizens of China, India, and SAARC countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) do not need a visa for Nepal. Chinese citizens get a free visa stamp on arrival. Indian citizens enter freely with an ID card.

After Immigration

Once through immigration, collect your luggage and exit to the arrivals hall. If you booked with The Everest Holiday, our driver will be waiting with a sign showing your name. We transfer you directly to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Visa costs are NOT included in our trek packages (this is a government fee paid by you at the airport). Everything else — permits, guide, meals, accommodation — is included.

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