Entering / Leaving and Visa

Entering/Leaving:

Entering and leaving Nepal also involves various means of transportation and visa procedures. Visitors can also arrive and depart by air, land, or water routes. Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu being the primary entry point for international travelers. Additionally, land border crossings from neighboring countries like India and China are common entry points.

Travelers must obtain the appropriate visa to enter Nepal, which can typically be obtained upon arrival at the airport or land borders. The visa requirements also vary depending on the traveler’s nationality and the purpose of their visit. Tourist visas are commonly issued for short-term stays, while other types of visas, such as business visas or student visas, may be required for specific purposes. Visa fees also vary based on the duration and type of visa requested.

Upon departure, travelers must also ensure compliance with exit requirements, including any necessary documentation or permits. Departure procedures at airports or land border checkpoints typically involve immigration and customs clearance. It’s also essential for travelers to familiarize themselves with the specific entry and exit requirements for their chosen means of transportation and obtain the appropriate visas to facilitate a smooth and hassle-free travel experience to and from Nepal.

Traveling by Air:

You can also fly directly to Kathmandu from London, New York, Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam, Doha, Dubai, Dhaka, Karachi, Munich, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Paro, Lhasa, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Calcutta and Varanasi. Charter flights can also be arranged for large movements. All flights feature business class and amenities of international standards.

Many a time, the Captain offers a guided sightseeing of the Himalaya for no extra charge! Royal Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways, Qatar Airways, Indian Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Biman Bangladesh, Gulf Air, Indian Airlines, Air Sahara , Jet Airways, Austrian Air, Martinair, Air China, Druk Air fly to Nepal regularly. Airfares fluctuate with the changes in exchange rates and are to be paid in foreign currency by foreign nationals. Only Nepalese and Indian nationals are permitted to pay in rupees for air passage between Nepal and India. Departure flight tickets should also be reconfirmed three days in advance to avoid inconveniences by possible flight cancellation or changes in the flight schedule. Overweight luggage charges are levied in foreign exchange.

Traveling by Road:

All visitors entering Nepal by land must use no other entry points other than

• Kakarbhitta
• Birgunj
• Belhiya, Bhairahawa
• Nepalgunj
• Dhangadi and
• Mahendra Nagar in the Nepal-India border and
• Kodari in the Nepal-China border.

The overland tourists entering the Kingdom with their vehicles must possess an international carnet.

Visa:

Visa Regulations:

The single entry tourist visa can also be obtained from the entry points of Nepal or from the Royal Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad by paying US$ 30 or equivalent convertible foreign currency for 60 days.

Multiple entry facility can be obtained paying additional US$ 50 or equivalent convertible foreign currency. The facility will be valid for a visa year (Jan-Dec) of the visa period is valid.

The visitors who wish to stay for more than 60 days in Nepal can extend their tourist visa by paying the equivalent of US$ 30 in the Nepalese currency for 30 days from the Department of Immigration.

Business visa with multiple entry facility for the period of one year and five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of Ministry of Industry by paying the equivalent of US$ 100 and US$ 250 respectively in the Nepalese currency for the foreign investors.