Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Nepal.
- SHORT STAYTOURISMVISA ON ARRIVALTourist VisaThe standard entry route for tourism, sightseeing and short leisure visits. You can obtain it on arrival, in advance at a Nepali mission, or by pre-applying online before you travel.View visa details
- SHORT STAYFREE ENTRYSAARC NATIONALSVisa on Arrival (Gratis / Free Visa)Free tourist entry granted to certain nationalities and categories of visitor, including children under a set age and SAARC nationals, so eligible travellers pay no visa fee on arrival.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITAIRPORTTransit VisaA short-validity route for travellers passing through Nepal who need to leave the airport transit area before catching an onward flight.View visa details
- WORKWORK PERMITEMPLOYMENTWork Visa (Employment)For foreign nationals employed by an organisation in Nepal, granted on the basis of a work permit issued by the labour authorities.View visa details
- WORKNGO / RESEARCHNON-TOURISMNon-Tourist VisaFor foreign nationals staying in Nepal for approved non-tourism purposes such as work with NGOs or INGOs, research, or as dependants of visa holders.View visa details
- STUDYENROLLED STUDENTCOURSE LENGTHStudent Visa (Study Visa)For foreign nationals enrolled in a recognised educational institution in Nepal, valid for the duration of their course of study.View visa details
- FAMILYSPOUSEMARRIAGEMarital VisaFor the foreign spouse of a Nepali citizen, allowing residence in Nepal on the basis of marriage.View visa details
- FAMILYDEPENDANTSACCOMPANYDependent VisaAllows the eligible family members of a primary visa holder, such as a worker, student or investor, to accompany them for the duration of their stay in Nepal.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTORAPPROVED INVESTMENTBusiness VisaFor foreign investors and their authorised representatives who have made an approved investment in an industry or business in Nepal.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTMAJOR INVESTORLONG-TERMResidential VisaA long-term route for major foreign investors and persons of Nepali origin who meet the investment or eligibility conditions. It is the closest route Nepal offers to long-term residence.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTNATURALISATIONCITIZENSHIPNaturalised CitizenshipAcquisition of Nepali citizenship by naturalisation, available on the basis of long residence or marriage to a Nepali citizen under the Citizenship Act.View visa details
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