Nepal Visa Guide
Everything you need to enter Nepal — fees, entry points, and requirements for 2025 / 26.
Always verify with the official Nepal Immigration website before travel — visa fees and policies can change. This guide reflects current rules as of 2025.
Visa Fees
Nepal Tourist Visa — On Arrival
Most nationalities can obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and designated land border crossings. Indian nationals do not require a visa.
* Fees are payable in USD cash. Some airports also accept EUR, GBP, and major credit cards.
Documents Required
What to bring
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay
- Two recent passport-sized photographs (white background, taken within 6 months)
- Completed visa application form (available at the visa desk on arrival)
- Sufficient funds proof (USD cash, credit/debit card)
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Hotel booking or host contact details
Entry Points
Where to get your visa
Tribhuvan International Airport
Kathmandu — Main entry — visa on arrival 24/7
Pokhara International Airport
Pokhara — International flights from select cities
Bhairahawa / Sunauli
Lumbini — India–Nepal land border
Kakarvitta
Jhapa — Eastern India–Nepal land border
Birgunj / Raxaul
Parsa — Central India–Nepal land border
Trekking Permits
Additional permits required for trekking
Beyond the tourist visa, most trekking routes require one or more of the following permits. Evertrek Nepal arranges all permits as part of your package.
TIMS Card
NPR 2,000 (~$15)Required for most trekking routes. Issued by TAAN or NTB offices in Kathmandu.
Sagarmatha (Everest) NP
NPR 3,000 (~$22)Required for the Everest region (Khumbu).
Annapurna Conservation
NPR 3,000 (~$22)Required for all Annapurna region treks.
Manaslu Restricted Area
USD 100–200+Special permit required; only available through registered agencies.
Upper Mustang Restricted
USD 500 / 10 daysHigh-cost restricted area; additional permits for Mustang NP also required.
Langtang NP
NPR 3,000 (~$22)Required for Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda treks.
Common Questions
Visa questions answered
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TIMS, national park permits, restricted area permits — included in every Evertrek package.