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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.

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.indembkathmandu.gov.in/valid-travel-documents|title=Information for Indian citizens travelling to Nepal}}

Visa on arrival

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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.{{cite web | url= https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/ | title=Available Services}} 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.{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=TM|access-date=1 April 2017}}

Visa on arrival is available at:{{cite web | title=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）| url=http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/gyls/lsgz/fwxx/P020181010312769398184.doc | website=中国领事服务网}}

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Citizens of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member states (except Afghanistan) may obtain a free visa on arrival for 30 days:

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  • {{flag|Pakistan}}
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Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a free visa on arrival if they are travelling as tourists:{{cite web | author1=西藏商报 | title=昨起 中国赴尼游客出签免费 | url=http://roll.sohu.com/20160107/n433765352.shtml | publisher=搜狐新闻}}{{cite web | title=Nepal abolishes visa fees for Chinese tourists | url=http://www.nepalnow.org/news/nepal-waives-visa-fees-for-chinese-tourists/ | access-date=2016-01-07 | archive-date=2017-06-27 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627104102/http://www.nepalnow.org/news/nepal-waives-visa-fees-for-chinese-tourists/ | url-status=dead}}

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  • {{flag|China}}
  • {{flag|Hong Kong}}
  • {{flag|Macao}}

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Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Nepal without a visa for up to 30 days (unless otherwise noted):{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=NP|access-date=1 April 2017}}{{cite web | url=https://immigration.gov.np/page/visa-exemption | title=Department of Migration, Nepal}}

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  • {{flag|Brazil}}
  • {{flag|Cambodia}}
  • {{flag|China}}
  • {{flag|Hong Kong}} (14 days)
  • {{flag|Israel}} (Diplomatic passports only) (90 days)
  • {{flag|Macau}} (14 days)

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  • {{flag|Mongolia}}
  • {{flag|Myanmar}}{{cite web | url=http://www.myanmarembassy.com/pdf/Visa%20exemption%20Between%20Myanmar%20and%20Nepal.pdf | title=Notification letter to inform China that Nepal and Myanmar signed a agreement on visa}} (90 days)
  • {{flag|Russia}} (90 days)
  • {{flag|Singapore}}
  • {{flag|Thailand}} (90 days)
  • {{flag|Vietnam}}

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  • A visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and service passport holders was signed with Indonesia in September 2024, but it has yet to be ratified.[https://kemlu.go.id/dhaka/en/news/30691/indonesia-and-nepal-signed-agreement-on-visa-exemption-for-holders-of-diplomatic-and-service-passport Indonesia and Nepal Signed Agreement on Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passport]
  • A visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders was signed with Serbia in September 2024, but it has yet to be ratified.[https://x.com/Arzuranadeuba/status/1839092397914915035]

Online Tourist Visa

Foreign citizens may also obtain an online tourist visa to enter Nepal.{{cite web | url=https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online | title=Online Tourist Visa}}

Visa required in advance

Citizens of the following countries and territories must apply for a visa at the Nepalese diplomatic missions:{{cite web | url=http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/article/141/prohibition-to-visa-on-arrival.html | title=Prohibition to Visa on Arrival | access-date=2018-01-03 | archive-date=2018-06-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180605052758/http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/article/141/prohibition-to-visa-on-arrival.html | url-status=dead}}

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  • {{flag|Afghanistan}}
  • {{flag|Cameroon}}
  • {{flag|Eswatini}}
  • {{flag|Ethiopia}}
  • {{flag|Ghana}}
  • {{flag|Iraq}}

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  • {{flag|Liberia}}
  • {{flag|Nigeria}}
  • {{flag|Palestine}}
  • {{flag|Somalia}}
  • {{flag|Syria}}
  • {{flag|Zimbabwe}}

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Visitor statistics

Most of the visitors who travelled to Nepal for tourism purposes were from the following countries (excluding India):{{cite web | url=http://trade.welcomenepal.com/downloads-cat/nepal-tourism-statistics/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028022825/http://trade.welcomenepal.com/downloads-cat/nepal-tourism-statistics/ | url-status=usurped | archive-date=October 28, 2016 | title=Downloads - Nepal Tourism Statistics | website=trade.welcomenepal.com}}

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Country

! 2016

! 2015

{{flag|China}}66,984123,805
{{flag|Sri Lanka}}44,36737,546
{{flag|United States}}42,68749,830
{{flag|Thailand}}30,95333,422
{{flag|United Kingdom}}29,73036,759
{{flag|Australia }}18,61924,516
{{flag|South Korea}}18,11223,205
{{flag|Japan}}17,61325,829
{{flag|France}}16,40524,097
{{flag|Germany}}16,40518,028
Total538,970790,118

See also

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References

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{{cite web |title=Provisional Visa Arrangements And Fee|url=http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/content/provisional-visa-arrangement-fee.html |publisher=Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal |access-date=5 January 2016}}

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External links

  • [http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/ Department of Immigration of Nepal]
  • [https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/ Online services (including visa)]

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