The Nepalese Embassies and the Nepalese Consulates abroad provide the Nepalese visa or upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. One has to produce a valid passport and two copies of passport size photos along with the visa processing fees. However, children under 10 years need not pay any visa fees. Gratis visa is provided for all tourists who visit Nepal for 3 days or less and also for tourist of SAARC countries and the Peoples' Republic of China.

Indian nationals do not require visa to visit Nepal. However, when traveling to Nepal they have to product upon arrival at entry point either a valid passport or voter's Identity card issued by the Election Commission of India. Children under 10 years need not show any identifications. For students between the age of 10-18 years, School/ College photo ID card is valid.

All visitors must hold valid passports and visa to enter Nepal. The Nepalese Embassies and mission/consulates abroad or on arrival at any entry points or the Immigration offices provide visa upon presenting valid passport, two passport size photographs and payment of visa fees. Tourists can extend their visas at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Entry Visa to Nepal is easily available at International Airport of Nepal. Gratis visa for all tourists who visit Nepal for 3 days or less and also for tourist of SAARC countries and Peoples' Republic of China.

Indian nationals do not require visa to enter Nepal. However, effective from October 2000, Indians traveling to Nepal by air have to show upon arrival at entry point either a valid passport or voter's identity card issued by the Election Commission of India. Temporary identity card with photographs issued by Nepal-based Indian diplomatic missions is considered in case of exception. Children under 10 years need not show any identification. For students between the age of 10-18 years, School/ College photo ID card is valid.

Visa must be obtained for staying more than three days. Visa can be extended for those who wish to stay for more than 60 days at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. Two passport size photographs are essential. First single entry to Nepal for 60 days from the date of entry is US $ 30 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency. The second entry in the same visa year for 30 days from the date of entry is US $ 30.

Multiple entry for one visa year is US $ 50 plus US $ 30 for single entry or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.

For foreign investors' business visa (with multiple entries) can be obtained from the Department of Immigration for the period of one year or five years upon the recommendation of the Ministry of Industry by paying the equivalent of US $ 100 and US $ 250 respectively in Nepalese currency.

A transit visa can be obtained from Airport immigration or at the entry point of Nepal without any problems. There will be no charge for 3 days on presentation of a confirmed air ticket.

Who may apply : Following foreigners and their family members can apply.

• foreigners involved in the social and economic development works approved by Government of Nepal, under the expenses to be borne by government institutions of the foreign nations
• foreigners having obtained recommendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work in the institutions run by the foreign missions located in Nepal,
• foreign representatives having obtained recommendation from the Ministry of Information and Communications to work in foreign newspapers and news agencies,
• foreigners having obtained recommendation from the concerned Ministry to act as helpers of the foreigners having obtained diplomatic or official visas,
• foreigners having obtained approval from Government of Nepal to work on remuneration basis in any firm, company, association, industry or enterprise within the Kingdom of Nepal
• foreigners having obtained recommendation from the Ministry concerned to work in any international airlines organisation located in Nepal,
• foreign importer visiting Nepal from third country on the recommendation of foreign government agencies or Federation of Industries or Chamber of Commerce of Foreign Country,
• foreigners who have marital relation with the citizens of Nepal and furnish the marriage registration certificate, h1. If any foreigner of Nepali origin or a foreign passport holder issue of a Nepalese father or mother is to come to Nepal to visit any relatives,
• foreigners who come to Nepal to work, on the recommendation of the concerned Ministry pursuant to an agreement or understanding agreed upon at governmental or non government level,
• foreigners having obtained recommendation of the concerned Ministry to conduct feasibility study of an industry or enterprise for a period not exceeding 6 months.

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