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Visa policy of Nepal

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The visa policy of Nepal is relatively liberal, allowing citizens of almost all nations to obtain a tourist visa on arrival.

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In January 2014 Nepal introduced online visa application system.

All tourists are allowed to stay in Nepal for a maximum of 150 days in one calendar year.

Freedom of movement

Citizens of  India do not need a visa to enter Nepal, and can reside permanently as Nepali citizens with no restrictions, because Article 7 the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement of people between the two nations on a reciprocal basis.

Indian citizens can use any acceptable documents mentioned below to enter Nepal:

  • Indian Passport
  • Indian driving license with photograph
  • Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body of India
  • Ration card with photograph
  • Voter ID card with photograph
  • Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen residing in Nepal
  • Ad hoc/temporary identity card issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of emergency
  • Any document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority above.

    • Visa on arrival

    With the exception of nationals of states mentioned below and holders of refugee travel documents, any foreign national can obtain a tourist visa on arrival. Multiple entry visas can be issued for a duration of stay of 15, 30 or 90 days. Holders of temporary passports are not eligible unless they hold a temporary passport issued by a European Union member state.

    Visa required in advance

    Citizens of the following states are required to apply for a visa prior to arrival in Nepal:

    Visa fee waiver

    Nationals of SAARC member countries can receive a tourist visa free of charge for 30 days at no cost. Those countries are:

    Since January 1 2016, holders of passports issued by the following jurisdictions can have their visa fees waived if they are traveling as tourists. Those jurisdictions are:

    Non-ordinary passports

    Holders of diplomatic or service passports of following countries do not require a visa.

    Statistics

    Most visitors arriving to Nepal for tourism purpose were from the following countries (including India):

    References

    Visa policy of Nepal Wikipedia
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