🇳🇵 Nepal for 🇧🇹 BT citizens

Department of Immigration guidance states that a valid ordinary passport is required for tourist entry visas, including visas on arrival. Passport should be machine-readable where possible and in good condition; damaged or non-machine-readable passports may be refused. Department of Immigration guidance states that a valid ordinary passport is required for tourist entry visas, including visas issued by diplomatic missions. Applicants should ensure their passport is machine-readable and in good condition; damaged or non-machine-readable passports may be refused.

Tourist visa on arrival procedure requires travelers to fill in an Arrival Card before approaching the visa desk.

Official instructions specify that the online tourist visa form can be filled in advance via the Department of Immigration portal or on arrival using kiosk machines. If completed online in advance, the submission receipt with barcode is valid for 15 days from submission; after that, a new form must be submitted.

Online visa systems for Nepal require a compliant biometric-style photo; third‑party tools and guides describe a 1.5x1.5 inch (38x38mm) photo with 65–75% head height and white background. Exact technical parameters are enforced by the online system; non‑compliant photos may be rejected automatically.

While not always checked for every traveler, immigration officers may request evidence of onward or return travel as part of assessing bona fide tourist intent. Transit visa guidance explicitly requires proof of transit (air ticket); similar proof may be requested for tourist entries. Missions commonly require a copy of a return or onward ticket or booking as part of the tourist visa application to demonstrate intention to leave Nepal. Exact requirements may vary by embassy/consulate; some accept a reservation or itinerary instead of a fully paid ticket.

Tourist visa on arrival procedure requires payment at the bank counter according to selected duration (15/30/90 days) before proceeding to the immigration desk. SAARC citizens (except Afghanistan) are eligible for a free 30‑day tourist visa once per visa year; officers may still issue a zero‑amount receipt or annotate gratis status.

Not listed as a strict requirement for visa on arrival, but may be requested by immigration officers to verify travel plans, especially for longer stays or extensions.

Official tourist visa pages do not specify a fixed minimum amount, but border officers may ask about means of support and can request supporting evidence. Travelers are advised to carry enough cash (often in USD) to pay visa fees and basic expenses; card acceptance may be limited at some land borders.