Visa regulation Indian Nationals do not require visa. However, effective from October 1,2000 , Indians traveling to Nepal by air have to show upon arrival at entry point either a passport, Voter's identity card with photograph issued by the central or state government of India . Temporary identity card with photograph issued by Nepal-based Indian diplomatic missions for identification of Indian nationals will also be considered in case of exceptions. Children under 10 years need not show any identification. Free Visa for Tourist from SAARC Country as well as China . Likewise the Government has also waived visa fees for any tourist entering for a period of three days. Free visa for any national for re-entry who have stayed at least for 15 days and more in the country. - Visa Fee:
Single entry - US$ 30 days for 60 days
Multiple entry - US$ 50 + US$30
Visa will be extended subsequently for 30 days each upon payment of US$ 30 for a maximum period of 150 days in a visa year (Jan-Dec). Visa can be obtained either on arrival in Nepal or from Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or other Mission offices abroad. Two passport size photographs required. Indians do not require visa to visit Nepal . However, they require to be 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.
Appendix 12
(Relating to Rule 39)
Trekking Permit Fees 1 | i)Dolpa district | Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
For the first 10 days per person US $500 and After 10 days per day per person US$50 | a) Areas of lower Dolpa | b) Areas of Upper Dolpa | ii)Taplejung District | Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. | Kanchanjanga Region | (Areas of Olangchunggola,
Lelep, Papung and
Yamphudin Village
Development Committee) | 2.. | iii)Mustang district. | For the first 10 days per person US $500 and After 10 days per day per person Us$50. | Upper Mustang | 3.. | iv) Gorkha District: | From September to November per week perperson US$ 70 and After 7 days per day perperson US$ 10.and From December to August per week per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 7 /Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. | A. (Manaslu Area) | B. (Chhekampar &
Chunchet VDC (Sirdibas-
Lokpa-Chumling-
Chhekampar -Nile-Chhule
Area) | From September to November per person US$ 35 for first 8 days and From December to August per person US$ 25 for first 8 days Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. | 4.. | v)Dolakha District | Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. | (Gauri Shankar &
Lamabagar) | 5 | vi)Humla District (Simikot and Yari):- | For the first 7 days per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 7 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.. | Areas of Limi and Muchu
village Development
Committee, and area way to
Tibet via Tangekhola of
Darma Village Development
committee. | Trekking fee of other restricted areas imposed by Nepal government | 6 | vii)Rasuwa District :- Thuman and Timure | per week per person US$ 10, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. | 7 | .viii)Sankhuwasabha District | For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. | (Makalu Region):-Areas of
Kimathanka, Chepuwa,Hatiya and
Pawakhola Village
Development Committee. | 8 | ix)Solukhumbu District | For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. | (Everest Region):-All north-
west area way from Thame
to Nangpala of Namche
Village Development
Committee | 9 | x)Manang District:- Areas of Nar, Phu, and Northern
area of Tilche Village of
Thochhe Village
Development Committee | From September to November per week per person US$ 90 and December to August per week per person US$ 75 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.. | 10 | xi)Mugu District:- Areas of
Mugu, Dolpu, Pulu and
Bhangri. | For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.. | 11 | xii)Baihang District:-Areas
of Kanda, Saipal, Dhuli. | For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.. | 12 | xiii)Darchula District:- Areas
of Byas Village
Development Committee. | For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.. | - *In other trekking region, except the region as mentioned above s.no.1 to 5, the trekking fee is as prescribed by Nepal Government in the notification published in the Nepal Gazette time to time.
Important Information to Visitors:
1) | People of these countries do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal:- Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan. | 2) | All foreign visitors are requested to be mindful of the date of Nepalese visa and their passport number to avoid possible problems. As such, you are requested to apply for visa extension, if you wish so, apply within the valid period of Nepalese visa. | 3) | You are requested to get the arrival/departure stamps on your passport at the entry /exit points to avoid further legal complications. | 4) | Living in Nepal without passport or a valid visa is a punishable offence. | 5) | Deviation from the prescribed routes mentioned in the trekking permit will be treated as the violation of the law. | 6) | You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters or any counterfeit documents of visa/trekking permit to avoid legal complications. | 7) | Change of purpose of stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary services while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offence. | 8) | Be sure to register at the police and Immigration check point along the trial. It will be wise for to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate. | 9) | If you encounter problems along the trails, inform immediately to the nearest police or Immigration post. | 10) | You are requested to change money with recognized dealers and do not forget to take formal receipts. | 11) | You are requested to inform the Immigration Office or Police Station for any changes in your address previously given in the visa application form. | 12) | You are advised to be mindful to contact the Dept. of Immigration for visa transfer in case of getting new passport or travel document from your embassy. | 13) | Passport and trekking permits should be kept by the trekkers while trekking. | 14) | Filming in restricted areas or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited. | 15) | Please don't take out the visa stickers from your passport and do not try to change records printed in your passport. | 16) | We request for your co-operation to observe the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal. Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments, help to protect local culture and maintain local pride.
a) Respect privacy while taking photographs.
b) Respect holy places.
c) Refrain from giving money to the children since it will encourage begging.
d) Respect for local etiquette earns you respects. | 17) | If you make change in your address of residence mentioned in the visa application form or disembarkation card, must furnish to the Immigration Department, Immigration Offices or local police offices with a notice containing name, passport number and new address as well within seven days. | 18) | If your stay period as a tourist is more than 120 days in one visa year and wish to visit other places for spending more than 24 hours, you have to register in the local police office of such place with your name, passport number and address as well. | 19) | Let Himalayas change you - Do not change them, so remember, while you are on trekking.
a) Leave the camp site cleaner than you have found it.
b) no open fires.
c) Burn dry papers and packets in a safe place.
d) Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants.
e) Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment.
f) Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures | 20) | Protect the natural environment.
a) Leave the camp site cleaner than you have found it..
b) no open fires.
c) Burn dry papers and packets in a safe place.
d) Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants.
e) Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment.
f) Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures | | Once again, welcome to Nepal, we wish you a memorable holiday in this country, thank you. | | Entry/ Exit Points in Nepal | The entry and exit points for the purpose of the foreigners entering into and departing from Nepal are following. The Immigration offices in such points are opened 24 hours. Entering and departing from other places except the point is treated as the voilation of Immigration Act and the Regulation. | 1) Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu 2) Immigration Office, Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal) 3) Immigration Office, Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal) 4) Immigration Office, Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border) 5) Immigration Office, Belahia, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal) 6) Immigration Office, Jamunaha, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal) 7) Immigration Office, Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal) 8) Immigration Office, Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal) 9) Immigration Office, Pokhara (not the entry point) |
