Frequently Asked About Tourist Visa?
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FAQs related to Working Visa
1.
What is the processing fee for Working Visa ?
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60 USD per month.
2.
How much should I pay to get Dependent (Working Visa) for my spouse?
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60 USD per month.
3.
What additional document do I need to produce to get Dependent visa for my dependents?
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Recommendation letter from concerned line agency (Ministry of Nepal Government)
asking DOI to issue Dependent Visa;
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The Recommendation letter should include details of each dependent
(name/passport number/ relationship with the main applicant).
4.
If I need to get working visa for 15 days, how much should I pay?
- It is 30 USD for half a month (15 days). If
it exceeds 15 days, it is 60 USD / month. However, number of Visa days depends
upon labour permit issued by the Department of Labour. You can apply neither
for more or less.
5.
I have three children below 10 years as my Dependents. How much should I pay to
get them Dependent (Working) Visa?
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Children below 10 years get Gratis Visa without any charges.
6.
Is my spouse allowed to work?
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No. As a Dependent of Working Visa holder, your spouse is not eligible for
taking up jobs. Employment is prohibited. He/she should get separate 'Working
Visa' to be able to work.
1. How can I get On Arrival Visa?
2. What are the different kinds of On Arrival Visa?
- All 'On Arrival Visas' are Tourist Visas. In other
words, Tourist Visas are Entry Visas. If you are travelling to Nepal for
purposes other than tourism (sightseeing, travelling, visiting friends and families),
you will have to change your visa status. Contact Department of Immigration
with necessary documents to change Visa category.
3. I am travelling to Nepal for a business meeting. What
kind of visa should I get to enter Nepal?
- You have to get Tourist visa as a entry visa. You can
get it either from Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad or On Arrival (if
eligible, check our website for detail). If you are investing and running
business in Nepal for long term, you might consider getting Business Visa.
4. I need Tourist Visa with Multiple Re entry facility.
What can I do?
- All Tourists Visas issued by Nepalese diplomatic
missions and 'On Arrival' at the Entry & Exit points including Immigration
office, TIA bear multiple Re - entry facility. Whereas, Tourist
Visas extended at DOI (Department of Immigration) and Pokhara Immigration
Office comes with Multiple Re entry facility if you pay additional 20 US
dollars.
5. I have children of 5 years and 6 years to they need a
visa, Does he/she need a Visa?
- Yes, However, they get it for free. Minors below
10 years get Gratis visa.
6. What is Gratis Visa?
- It is a kind of Visa that is issued for free.
7. I am an Indian citizen? Can I travel to Nepal
with my Aadhar card or driving license?
- No. We need a document that exclusively proves
your nationality. Hence, you need to produce either valid Indian Passport or
Election Card (issued by Election Commission) to enter into Nepal.
8. I am an Indian passport holder. I am travelling to
Nepal with two kids below 12 years. They do not have passport. What should I
do?
- Minors of an Indian passport holder (if accompanied by
their parents) can travel to Nepal with their Student Identity Card or Birth
Certificate.
9. I am an NRN card holder. How many days Gratis visa do I
get?
- Gratis visa to an NRN is issued for 30 days at the
moment. It is subject to change as per directive issued by our line agencies
(Department of Immigration and Ministry of Home Affairs)
10. I want to bring a dog to Nepal. What should I
do?
- Immigration and Customs are different entities in
Nepal. As it does not come under our jurisdiction, please contact (link of Department of customs) for necessary information.
11. I am an Afghan citizen. I learnt that I need Visa
prior to my Arrival to Nepal. What should I do?
- Please contact your closest Nepalese diplomatic
missions to obtain Visa. Make sure you have valid visa and passport before you
board on plane.
12. I do not want to wait in queue for visa at the Tribhuvan
International Airport? What can I do?
- You can get Pre Arrival Visa to Nepal from Nepalese
diplomatic missions abroad.
13. How long does it take to get Visa On Arrival at
the TIA?
- We have made things very simple and easy for travelers.
Usually, you can get visas in less than an hour. Nevertheless, you can expect
some delays and queues especially during the peak tourist season.
14. What currency is accepted for payment of
required visa fees?
- It is better to carry American dollars (in cash) for
payment even though we accept other currencies too.
15. Does my Visa/Maestro/American Express card
work?
- Yes. But we advise you to carry cash (American dollars)
as well at least to cover your Visa expenses.
16. I have obtained visa from Nepalese Embassy in
London (United Kingdom). When should I enter Nepal?
- Can I
apply for a trekking permit on my own?
- No. Only authorized trekking agencies
can apply for trekking permits. Contact the trekking agency for the permit.
2. Should I carry my permit while I
am on trek?
- Yes. Carry your passport and trekking
permit throughout your trek. Make sure you take care of your valuable document
like a passport.
- Can I
explore the route not included in my trekking permit?
- No. Deviation from prescribed routes of trekking permit
is treated as violations of law.
- Do I need
to register at the Police checkpoints or Immigration Points?
- Yes, you should. It would be wise to
register your trekking schedule and destination at your concerned
embassy/consulate
- Can I take
job or work if I hold Study Visa?
- No. You are not allowed to work –paid
or unpaid—under your Student Visa. Student Visas are issued to students
pursuing their academic and non academic courses in Nepal.
- I would like to apply for Study Visa (Volunteer). What additional documents do I need to produce?You should produce following additional documents along with other documents needed for regular Study Visa:-
- Recommendation letter from Ministry
of Education,
- Work Agreement from Ministry of Home
Affairs,
- Recommendation letter from
Institution receiving volunteer in Nepal.
- Also Labour Permit from the
Department of Labour (only for paid volunteer work)
- Do I need
to show my bank statement even though I am here on fully funded student
exchange program?
- Yes. We need to make sure that you
have a bank account with sufficient fund to cover your expenses during your
stay in Nepal.
- I would
like to apply for Study Visa to work (Teaching). What are the required
documents?
- Recommendation letter from Ministry
of Education
- Labour Permit issued by Department of
Labour
- Work Agreement issued by Ministry of
Home Affairs
- Other Documents (Appointment letter,
tax clearance, copies of passport and Visa)
- Online form (Study)
5. How much should I pay to get
Study Visa (Teaching)?
- 40 USD per month.
6. How is my Visa Fee
determined for Study Visa (Teaching)?
- Total number of days is calculated by
deducting end date of your Labour Permit (as mentioned in Work Permit issued by
the Department of Labour) from visa issue date. Total numbers of days are then
divided by 30. Half a month visa fee (i.e 20 USD) is charged for less than or
equal to 15 days. A whole month fee (i.e 40 USD) is charged for any number of
days exceeding 15 days.
- What is
the minimum amount of bank balance for Non Academic Program?
- 1500 USD for six months /per
individual. Additional 1000 USD per dependent (spouse/children of 10
years and above)
- What is
the minimum balance for Academic Program?
- 3000 USD for six months /per
individual per annum. Additional 2000 USD per dependent (spouse/children of 10
years and above)
- Is it
mandatory to produce my progress/Academic report card for the renewal or
extension of my Study visa?
- Yes. It is mandatory.
- I have a
Tourist Visa. What happens if I change my visa status to Study Visa before
my Tourist visa expires?
- Your Tourist Visa gets
cancelled. As you will have changed the category of your visa from
Tourists to Non-Tourist, your new visa date starts from the day your Study visa
is issued.
- What
determines the beginning date of a student Visa?
- The beginning date of your Student
Visa is the date specified in your Recommendation letter from the Ministry of
Education.
- How much
should I pay for a Dependent Visa for my children below 10 years?
- It is issued for free. Minor below 10
years gets Gratis visa.
- What are
the documents I need to produce for a regular (non volunteer non teaching)
study visa?
- What are
the visa fees for a volunteer study visa?
- 40 USD per month. It can be issued for free only if
recommended to do so by concerned line Ministry (Ministry of Education) based
on pre-existing agreement.
- What are
the visa fees for a regular (nonteaching non-volunteer study visa)?
- How broad
is the relationship basis to get Relation Visa?
- You can establish your relationship
with any of your kin related to you by blood (within your three generation) via
Relationship Certificate (issued by the concerned Local Government Body)
- How long
is the Relation Visa?
- It is issued for maximum of one year.
- How much
should I pay for Relation Visa processing?
- It is 5 USD per month. Additional 60
USD if you need multiple Re entry facility.
4. What is the minimum time
period I can apply for Relation visa?
- You can get it for minimum of one
month. Consider opting for tourist Visa if it is for shorter period.
These kinds of Non Tourist Visas are intended for foreign kins of Nepali
citizen having to stay in Nepal for longer period of time.
5. Do I get Relationship
Visa at the airport?
- No. It is issued from the Department
of Immigration only. You should get Tourist Visa from the airport as your Entry
Visa.
6. Can I get 15 days Tourist
Visa at the airport and apply for Non Tourist (Relation Visa) at the Department of
Immigration and get my visa extended for a month?
- Yes. You can absolutely do so.
However, if you are visiting Nepal for shorter period of time, you can consider
some other options such as getting Tourist visas for 90 days issued at airport
"On Arrival". Relation Visa is meant for foreign passport holders
related (by blood) to Nepali citizens who need to stay in Nepal for longer
period of time for various reasons. We expect you to be considerate enough not
to take this Visa option as means for saving some buck for you.
7. I cannot bring my kin in person
every time I need to renew my visa. What should I do?
- For renewal of Relation Visa (Non Tourist), physical
presence of your kin (as mentioned in Relationship Certificate) is mandatory.
If it is not possible, you always have options of extending Tourist Visa (if
you have not exceeded 150 days limit of Tourist Visa) in a given visa year
(January to December). Or you can also get Non Residential Nepali (NRN) card
issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
8. What should I do to get NRN
card?
- Contact your closest Nepalese
embassies/consulates/diplomatic mission to find out procedures to obtain NRN
card.
9. Am I allowed to work if I
hold Relation Visa?
- No. You are allowed to work only
after obtaining labour permit from Department of Labour. We at the Department
of Immigration can facilitate the process by forwarding your labour permit
application to our line ministry (Ministry of Home Affairs). Contact DOI (Non
Tourist Visa Section) for details obout necessary documents. You will then have
to go to Department of Labour and follow its procedures to obtain work/ Labor
permit.
10. Can I apply for work/labour permit
without having a job at hand?
- No. You can apply only after you are
offered job by potential employer.
11. Do I have to renew work
permit every time I renew my Relation Visa?
- Yes, as of now you should renew both
your Visas and Work/Labour permit if you work and stay in Nepal for extended
period of time.
Arrival/Departure Information
Immigration Office, TIA is the key
frontline office under the Department of Immigration assuming central role in
regulating Arrival and Departure of Nepali and foreign nationals. It is based
on only International Airport of Nepal, i.e. Tribhuvan International Airport.
Therefore, it happens to be the only entry and exit point for 'By Air'
passengers travelling to and from Nepal.
It is committed to supporting border
control and national security in addition to serving other national and
international interests including tourism promotion, curbing cross border
crimes such as trafficking in person and terrorism. Striking delicate balance
between tourism promotion and border control is one of our primary goals.It
operates through Arrival and Departure Zone at TIA. It screens on an average
10,000 passengers daily.
Visa on Arrival
We have been facilitating tourism
promotion through "Visa on Arrival". We have made things easier for
tourists visiting Nepal. Our On Arrival Visa Procedure is very simple. Before
you board on the plane, make sure you are national eligible for Visa on Arrival.
Steps to acquire "ON Arrival Visa"
- Get
your Arrival Card ready. Fill out all your details accurately.
- Fill
out Online ’Tourist Visa' form (It can be filled in prior to your
arrival visiting official website of Department of Immigration / by
using Kiosk machines upon your arrival at the airport). You will get
submission receipt (with barcode). Get the print out of receipt (if you
filled it online from website). A kiosk machine however automatically
produces small receipt with barcode.
- Make
payment at the bank according to your visa requirement ( 15/30/90
Days)
- Get
the receipt
- Visa Fee Structure15 Days – 30 USD30 Days – 50 USD90 Days – 125 USD
- Proceed
to the Appropriate Immigration (Visa) Desk with receipt of your online
form, Arrival card payment receipts and your passport (with validity of
minimum six months).
- Hand
in your documents to an immigration officer for visa processing.
Passport and Visa
Nepalese nationals travelling abroad
require valid Nepali passport and visa for the destination country except in
case of countries where "Visa on Arrival" is available.
Foreigners travelling to, within and
from Nepal are required to hold a valid and genuine passport and visa. We do
not accept handwritten Passport for your entry and departure. We refuse entry
and deny departure if you are not travelling with valid Machine Readable
Passport (MRP).
Nepali Citizens arriving from
India: Passport /Citizenship Certificate
Indian Nationals arriving from
India: Passport/Election Card (Voter ID issued by Election
Commission).
Birth Certificates for minors below 18
Arrival to Nepal
Both domestic and foreign nationals
should go through immigration checks after arriving at Tribhuvan International
Airport. Passport or any other valid travel documents along with properly
filled in arrival card should be presented to an immigration officer at
concerned Immigration Desk. If you are wearing sunglasses and hats, please take
them off so that the immigration officer can see you clearly while verifying
your travel documents. Immigration officers might ask you related questions
while screening through your documents. Kindly cooperate by answering questions
patiently.There are designated desks for different categories of passengers.
Follow the directions and proceed to your respective queues.
Immigration Desks are categorized as follows:
- Gratis
- Tourist
Visa (15 Days)
- Tourist
Visa (30 Days)
- Tourist
Visa (90 Days/ Transit)
- Foreigner
with Visa ( Foreigners who have already acquired visa )
- Official/Diplomatic
(Priority given to Official/Diplomatic Passport holders)
- Crew
(Exclusively for Crew Members. Crew members are required to produce
General Declaration and Passport and their valid ID)
- General
Entry (Nepali and Indian citizen / Passport holder)
Visa Waiver / Exemptions
Based on reciprocity, we have
provision of visa waiver to certain nationality and official status. Indian
nationals travelling to Nepal by land or air do not need a visa. However, they
are required to produce passport/election card (Voter ID issued by Election
Commission) sufficient enough to prove their Indian nationality. Similarly,
Birth Certificates for minors and School Identity Card for children below 18
years (accompanied by parents) is required.
Diplomatic and Official or Service
Passport holders of the following countries are exempted from the visa
requirement to enter and stay in Nepal, exit from Nepal and transit through
Nepal.
- Thailand
– Exemption up to 90 days
- Russian
Federation – Exemption up to 90 days
- People’s
Republic of China – Exemption up to 30 days
- Federal
Republic of Brazil – Exemption up to 90 days
- Myanmar
- Exemption up to 90 days
- Vietnam
- Exemption up to 90 days
- Cambodia
- Exemption up to 30 days
- Mongolia
- Exemption up to 90 days
- Jordan - Exemption up to 90 days
Gratis Visa (Tourist) Eligibility
- Minors
under 10 years except U.S citizens as per visa reciprocity with United
States of America
- Up
to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the
first time in a given visa Year
- Non
Residential Nepalese(NRN) card holder issued by MoFA and Nepalese
diplomatic missions abroad
- Chinese Nationals
Departure
Both domestic and foreign nationals
exiting out of Nepal from Tribhuvan International Airport should go through
immigration checks. Valid travel document (Passport) and properly filled
embarkation card should be presented to an immigration officer.
Desks are separated for different
categories of passengers for quick and efficient immigration clearance.
Identify your desk and proceed by following the signs placed for your
convenience. Categories of Departure Desks are:
- Foreign
employment
- Nepalese
travelling on Student and Visit Visa
- Foreign
nationals / Indians/ Diplomats
Crew Members should proceed to the
crew desk for immigration checks with valid passport and ID. You are required
to submit a General Declaration (as per I.C.A.O. Annex E 9 Appendix
I ) of crew members from your airlines.
Nepalese citizens travelling on Tourist/Visit Visa should produce
following evidences for Immigration clearance:
- Valid
passport and Visa clarifying the purpose of travel,
- Two-way
air-ticket,
- Hotel
booking
- A
letter exhibiting details of the sponsor ( individual or institution)
- 1000
dollars ( cash/dollar stamping)
Nepali Citizens Travelling For Institutional Purpose:
- Invitation
Letter
- Two-way
air ticket
- A
document showing institutional association
If you are travelling to visit your
spouse (husband/wife) working in Gulf countries, you must produce
recommendation letter issued by the concerned Nepalese Embassy verifying that
you have been invited by your husband/wife.
Nepalese Citizens travelling for Foreign Employment
- Valid
passport and Visa
- Boarding
Pass to the final destination
- Labour
Permit issued by Government of Nepal
After you are done with immigration
checks at Departure, proceed to security checks. Make sure you have your
departure certified in your boarding pass and travel document (Passport).
Visa Exemption
Visa Exemption for holders of Diplomatic and Official or Service
Passport
Based on the reciprocal agreements
between the two countries Nepali visa exemption facilities are available to the
followings:
1. Diplomatic and Official or Service
Passport holders of the following countries are exempted from the visa
requirement to enter and stay in Nepal, exit from Nepal and transit through
Nepal.
- Thailand
– Exemption up to 90 days.
- Russian
Federation – Exemption up to 90 days.
- People’s
Republic of China – Exemption up to 30 days.
- Federal
Republic of Brazil – Exemption up to 90 days.
- Myanmar
- Exemption up to 90 days
- Vietnam
- Exemption up to 90 days
- Cambodia
- Exemption up to 30 days
- Mongolia
- Exemption up to 90 days
- Jordan
- Exemption up to 90 days
However, they are subjected to
visa regulation after the stipulated duration of exemption.
2. Diplomats and officials with
Diplomatic and Official or Service Passport working at the following diplomatic
mission in Nepal and their dependents with Diplomatic and Official or Service
Passport, staying with them in Nepal are exempted from the visa requirement
till the former’s tenure in Nepal.
A) Russian Federation
B) Peoples Republic of China
C) Federal Republic of Brazil
3. Those Diplomatic and Official
Passport holders are required to move through the following Immigration Posts:
A) Tribhuvan International
Airport, Kathmandu
C) Kakarbhitta, Jhapa
D) Birgunj, Parsa
E) Belhia, Bhairahawa
F) Nepalgunj, Bake
G) Mohana, Kailali
H) Gaddachwoki, Mahendranagar
I) Kodari, Sindhupalchwok
J) Rashuwagadi, Rashuwa
About Trekking Permit
Trekkers in Nepal are allowed to trek
as FIT (Free Individual Trekker) or in a group of various sizes. However, there
are certain trekking regions known as 'Restricted Areas' that are highly
regulated by the Government of Nepal and hence FITs are strictly forbidden.
Trekking in these areas is allowed only upon acquiring permit from the
Department of Immigration.
Interested trekkers should contact the
authorized trekking agencies who then can apply for permits (on behalf of
trekkers) at the Department of Immigration fulfilling all the necessary
formalities. Trekkers should be trekking in a group (of minimum two persons)
accompanied by licensed trekking guide. Individual trekker cannot apply for the
permit.
There are different rates (trekking
Permit fees) applicable for different routes to acquire the Permits. Visit the
link for detail. Permit fees are quoted in US dollars but payable in Nepali
Rupees. Trekking permit is not issued beyond visa expiration date. Hence,
trekkers must have valid visa for sufficient number of days covering their
trekking schedule.
Conditions to be followed by Trekkers
- Trekkers
should respect local customs and traditions and must not indulge in any
activity that goes against the established norms and culture of the
society.
- Individual
trekking in Restricted Areas is strictly forbidden. There should be
minimum two trekkers.
- Daily
remuneration, safety gears and appropriate clothes, Personal Accident
insurance must be provided to Nepali citizen accompanying travel group as
guide/porter/any other supporting roles.
- Trekkers
should trek only in the specified or designated route as per the Trekking
Permit. They are not allowed to change route. Or concerned trekking
agency/trekking guide accompanying the group must
not let trekkers change the route.
- Trekkers
should comply with instructions given by authorized Officials in trekking
zone (Restricted Area).
- Mountaineers
with expedition permit should get trekking permit as well if they have to
pass through Restricted Areas to climb peaks. In this case, they do not
need to pay fees for (Trekking) Permit.
Authorized agencies can apply for
trekking permits along with following documents
- Online
application form (trekkers) Link to
Trekking Permit Application
- Copy
of Passport
- Copy
of valid Visa sufficient to cover trekking days
- Name
lists of trekkers
- Program
Schedule of trekking
- Guarantee
letter of Agency
- Agreement
with Agency
- Tax
clearance Certificate of Trekking Agency
- Documents
relating to insurance of the trekkers (foreign nationals) and Nepalese
staff accompanying the trekkers
- License
issued by The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation to operate
trekking business
- License
issued by Nepal Rastra Bank allowing exchanging of foreign
currencies
- Program
schedule of trekking
- Registration
Certificate of Permanent Account Number
- Voucher
of Bank payment (fees) for permits
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