Visa policy of Nepal

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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.

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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.

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Freedom of movement

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]

Visa on arrival

Free tourist visa on arrival issued at Kakarbhitta checkpoint Nepal Visa on Arrival.jpg
Free tourist visa on arrival issued at Kakarbhitta checkpoint

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]

Free visa on arrival

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]

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Nepal without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted).: [8] [9]

Online Tourist Visa

Foreign citizens may also obtain an online tourist visa to enter Nepal. [13]

Visa required in advance

Citizens of the following countries and territories must apply for a visa at the Nepalese diplomatic missions: [14]

Visitor statistics

Most of the visitors who travelled to Nepal for tourism purposes were from the following countries (excluding India): [15]

Country20162015
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 66,984123,805
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 44,36737,546
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 42,68749,830
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 30,95333,422
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom 29,73036,759
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 18,61924,516
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 18,11223,205
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 17,61325,829
Flag of France.svg  France 16,40524,097
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 16,40518,028
Total538,970790,118

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References

  1. ↑ "Information for Indian citizens travelling to Nepal".
  2. ↑ "Available Services".
  3. ↑ "Visa and passport". Timatic . International Air Transport Association through Emirates . Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "20181009持普通护照中国公民前往有关国家和地区入境便利待遇一览表.doc（备注1）". 中国领事服务网.
  5. ↑ "Provisional Visa Arrangements And Fee". Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  6. ↑ 西藏商报. "昨起 中国赴尼游客出签免费". 搜狐新闻.
  7. ↑ "Nepal abolishes visa fees for Chinese tourists". Archived from the original on 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  8. ↑ "Visa and passport". Timatic . International Air Transport Association through Emirates . Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  9. ↑ "Department of Migration, Nepal".
  10. ↑ "Notification letter to inform China that Nepal and Myanmar signed a agreement on visa" (PDF).
  11. ↑ Indonesia and Nepal Signed Agreement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passport
  12. ↑
  13. ↑ "Online Tourist Visa".
  14. ↑ "Prohibition to Visa on Arrival". Archived from the original on 2018-06-05. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
  15. ↑ "Downloads - Nepal Tourism Statistics". trade.welcomenepal.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2016.


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