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The visa policy of Nepal allows citizens of most countries to obtain either an Online tourist visa or a visa on arrival while citizens of India are allowed freedom of movement. However, citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the Nepalese diplomatic missions.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and are allowed to stay in Nepal for a maximum of 150 days within 1 calendar year.
Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Nepal. They may reside in the country permanently as Article 7 of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement of people between the 2 countries on a reciprocal basis. Indian citizens may use either an Indian passport or a Voter ID card with photo to enter Nepal from India. [1]
Foreign citizens may obtain an visa on arrival which is good for multiple entries and allows visitor to stay for no more than 15, 30 or 90 days. [2] In addition, Foreign citizens may obtain for an visa through kiosks at the airport.
Holders of temporary passports are not eligible unless they have a temporary passport issued by any European Union member state. [3]
Visa on arrival is available at: [4]
Citizens of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member states (except Afghanistan) may obtain a free visa on arrival for 30 days: [5]
Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a free visa on arrival if they are travelling as tourists: [6] [7]
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Nepal without a visa for up to 30 days (unless otherwise noted): [8] [9]
Foreign citizens may also obtain an online tourist visa to enter Nepal. [13]
Citizens of the following countries and territories must apply for a visa at the Nepalese diplomatic missions: [14]
Most of the visitors who travelled to Nepal for tourism purposes were from the following countries (excluding India): [15]
Country | 2016 | 2015 |
---|---|---|
China | 66,984 | 123,805 |
Sri Lanka | 44,367 | 37,546 |
United States | 42,687 | 49,830 |
Thailand | 30,953 | 33,422 |
United Kingdom | 29,730 | 36,759 |
Australia | 18,619 | 24,516 |
South Korea | 18,112 | 23,205 |
Japan | 17,613 | 25,829 |
France | 16,405 | 24,097 |
Germany | 16,405 | 18,028 |
Total | 538,970 | 790,118 |
The Government of Namibia allows citizens of specific countries and territories to travel to Namibia for tourism, visiting friends and relatives as well as official purposes for 3 months with an ordinary, diplomatic and service passports without having to obtain a visa. All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Visitors to Mongolia must obtain a visa from one of the Mongolian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries, or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival, or citizens eligible for an e-Visa.
The visa policy of Malaysia consists of the requirements for foreign nationals to travel to, enter, and remain in Malaysia. Most visitors to Malaysia are granted visa-free entry for a period of 90, 30, or 14 days respectively. However, nationals from some countries must first obtain a visa from one of the Malaysian diplomatic missions around the world before being allowed into the country.
The visa policy of the United Arab Emirates allows citizens of certain countries to enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa. Citizens of certain other countries must obtain a visa from one of the UAE diplomatic missions. Alternatively, they may obtain an online visa through Smart Service or airlines.
Visitors to India must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries. Nationals of certain countries may obtain a visa on arrival or an e-Visa online, while others must obtain a visa from an Indian diplomatic mission.
Most visitors to Cambodia must obtain a visa, either on arrival or online, unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visitors to Pakistan typically must obtain a visa online or in certain cases from one of the Pakistani diplomatic missions.
Visitors to Papua New Guinea must obtain a visa on arrival or an e-Visa to enter the country. Visitors may also apply for a visa from the PNG diplomatic missions.
Visitors to East Timor must obtain a visa, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Mozambique allows most countries that are not visa exempt to obtain a visa on arrival. However, nationals of certain countries must obtain a visa online or from one of the Mozambican diplomatic missions around the world before being allowed into the country.
Visitors to The Bahamas must obtain an e-Visa, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
In accordance with Iraqi law, citizens of most countries require a visa to visit Iraq. However, visitors from certain countries are given a visa on arrival in select airports and certain countries are banned from entering Iraq.
Visitors to the Democratic Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa from one of the Democratic Republic of the Congo diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of visa-exempt countries, citizens who can obtain a visa on arrival or citizens eligible to obtain an e-Visa.
Visitors to Laos must obtain a visa from one of the Laotian diplomatic missions unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens eligible for a visa on arrival or an e-Visa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to Cuba must obtain a visa before travel from one of the Cuban diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. Electronic visa is also available for most nationalities.
Any foreign national who wishes to enter Myanmar must obtain a visa unless they are a citizen of one of the designated visa-exempt countries.
All visitors to Djibouti must obtain either a visa on arrival to Djibouti, an electronic visa online or a visa from one of the Djiboutian diplomatic missions prior to arrival in Djibouti, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries mentioned below.
Visitors to Syria must obtain an e-Visa in advance, unless they are a national of a visa-exempt country or a country whose citizens are eligible to obtain visas on arrival. Visitors can obtain a visa from one of the Syrian diplomatic missions.
Visitors to Sierra Leone must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
Visitors to Egypt must obtain a visa from one of the Egyptian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries that are eligible for visa on arrival.