Gratis visa is available for tourists of SAARC member countries and People's Republic of China.

Gratis visa is available upon arrival for all tourists who visit Nepal for 3 days or less or a repeater who has spent at least 15 days during his first visit within the same visa year.

Visa Fee at Arrival Points:

15 Days- US$ 25

30 Days- US$ 40

90 Days- US$ 100

If applicant wishes to obtain visa on arrival, two pp sized photographs should be presented.

Indians do not require visa to visit Nepal . However, they require being in possession of any one of the following documents while traveling between the two countries.

• Valid national passport
• Photo identity card issued by the government of India/any State Government or Union.

• Territory/Administration in India/Identity Cards issued by the Election Commission of India. (Except Tatkal --Identity Cards issued by the Ministry of Railways).
• Children between 10-18 years age group are allowed to travel by air on the strength of a passport or photo identity card issued by the Principal of their school or college.
• Emergency Certificate issued by Embassy of India , Kathmandu to Indian nationals in case of emergent conditions.

Children up to the age of 10 years will not require the above-mentioned documents for traveling between India and Nepal, by air.

For further information please refer

Department  of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

Tel: 00-977-1-4223681/4470650

Website: http://www.immi.gov.np

For immigration rules and VISA APPLICATION forms please refer the link http://www.immi.gov.np/rule.php