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Entry
Procedure and Visa Rules
Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal.
As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa. However, effective
from October 2000, Indians traveling to Nepal by air have to show upon
arrival at entry point a valid photo identity like a passport, voter's
identity or an identify card issued by the Indian government. 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.
Other non-Nepali visitors do not need visa to
be in Nepal for three days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the
initial period of three days. Free visa is to be given to tourists for
re-entry to Nepal provided they stay at least for 15 days in the country in
that visa year.
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. Visa
Fees and Extensions
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 photos are
essential. The visa fee is US $30 for the single entry and US $50 for
multiple entries.
Business Visa
For foreign investors business visa (with multiple
entry) 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.
Transit Visa
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 an airline ticket.
Passports
All visitors except the Indian
Nationals must hold passport and valid visa.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has issued a circular
conveying that children between the age group of 10-18 years may be
allowed to travel between India and Nepal by air on the strength of their
national passport or an identity document issued by the Principal of the
school in the prescribed proforma, states a letter sent by Embassy of
India based in Kathmandu to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, His Majesty's
Government of Nepal on February 25, 2004. Earlier, it was mandatory for
children to produce passport in traveling between India and Nepal by air.
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