The majority of tourists arriving in Nepal can obtain a visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) or various land border entry points. Here’s how it works:
Tourists can also obtain a visa from the Nepali embassy or consulate in their home country before arriving.
Tourist visas can be extended for up to 150 days in a calendar year. Extensions are available at the Department of Immigration offices in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Certain countries do not require a visa to enter Nepal. Citizens from these countries can travel freely with a valid government-issued ID.
Entry points to Nepal
If you want to do it online you can simply submit the Visa Form and get your own valid entry visa. Now, there is no need for tension just enjoy your trip to Nepal.
Note: The information above is subject to change. For the most updated details, please visit the official website of Nepal Immigration or consult your nearest Nepali embassy.
There are few countries namely Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Cameroon, Swaziland, Iraq, Ethiopia, Liberia, Palestine, etc. People from these countries do not get a visa from the immigration entry points of Nepal.)
Trekkers in Nepal are allow to trek as FIT (Free Individual Trekker) or in a group of various sizes. However, there are certain trekking regions known as ‘Restricted Areas’ that are highly regulated by the Government of Nepal and hence FITs are strictly forbidden. Trekking in these areas is allowed only upon acquiring a permit from the Department of Immigration.
S.No. | Regions/VDCs | Permit Fee |
1. | Upper Mustang
a. Lomanthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) b. Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) c. Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 and Satang Village of ward no.5) |
USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days)
USD 50 per person /Day (beyond 10 days) |
2. | Upper Dolpa
a. Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6) b. Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7) c. Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6) |
USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days)
USD 50 per person /Day (beyond 10 days) |
3. | Gorkha Manaslu Area
a. Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4) |
September – November
USD 100 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) December – August USD 75 per person / week USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
4. | Humla
a. Simikot Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,6 and 7) b. Namkha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6) c. Changkheli Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 to 5) |
USD 50 per person / week
USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
5. | Taplejung
a. Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7) b. Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5) c. Sirijunga Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8) |
USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
6. | Lower Dolpa Area
a. Thulibheri municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11) b. Tripurasundari municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11) c. Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 3) d. Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8 and 9) e. Jagdulla Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6) f. Mudkechula Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9) g. Kaike Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7) |
USD 20 per person/ week
USD 5 per person /week ( beyond 1 week) |
7. | Dolakha
a. Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9) b. Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1) |
USD 20 per person/ week |
8. | Gorkha Tsum Valley Area
Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule a. Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 3,6 and 7) |
September – November
USD 40 per person / week USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week) December – August USD 30 per person / week USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
9. | Sankhuwasabha
a. Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) b. Makalu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4) |
USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
10. | Solukhumbu
a. Khumbu Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5) |
USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
11. | Rasuwa
a. Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some area of ward no. 2) |
USD 20 per person /week |
12. | Manang
a. Narpa Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) b. Nasho Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 6 and 7) |
September – November
USD 100 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) December – August USD 75 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
13. | Bajhang
a. Saipal Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) |
USD 90 per person / week for the first week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
14. | Mugu
a. Mugumakarmarong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9) |
USD 100 per person / week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
15. | Darchula
a. Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1) |
USD 90 per person / week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
Note:- In the case of Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa Region if the royalty paid for mountain expedition is less than the fee for trekking permit then the difference amount should be paid.
Interested trekkers should contact the authorized trekking agencies who then can apply for permits (on behalf of trekkers) at the Department of Immigration fulfilling all the necessary formalities. Trekkers should be trekking in a group (of minimum two persons) accompanied by licensed trekking guide. Individual trekker cannot apply for the permit.
There are different rates (trekking Permit fees) applicable for different routes to acquire the Permits. Visit the link for detail. Permit fees are mention in US dollars but payable in Nepali Rupees. Trekking permit can’t not issue beyond in case visa expiration date. Hence, trekkers must have a valid visa for a sufficient number of days covering their trekking schedule.
1. Trekkers should respect local customs and traditions and must not indulge in any activity that goes against the established norms and culture of the society.
2. Individual trekking in Restriction Areas is strict. There should be a minimum of two trekkers.
3. Daily remuneration, safety gears, and appropriate clothes, Personal Accident insurance must be provided to Nepali citizen accompanying travel group as guide/porter/any other supporting roles.
4. Trekkers should trek only in the specified or designated route as per the Trekking Permit. They don’t have permission to change the route. Or concerned trekking agency/trekking guide accompanying the group must not let trekkers change the route.
5. Trekkers should comply with instructions given by authorized Officials in trekking zone (Restricted Area).
6. Mountaineers with expedition permit should get trekking permit as well if they have to pass through Restricted Areas to climb peaks. In this case, they do not need to pay fees for (Trekking) Permit.
SN. | National Parks/ Wildlife Reserve/ Conservation Areas | Nepali | SAARC | Foreigners | Child discount |
National Parks that are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Natural) | |||||
1 | Chitwan National Park | NRs. 150 per person per entry | NRs. 1,000 per person per entry | NRs. 2,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
2 | Sagarmatha National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
Other National Parks | |||||
3 | Banke National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 750 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
4 | Bardia National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 750 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
5 | Khaptad National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 500 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
6 | Langtang National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
7 | Makalu-Barun National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
8 | Parsa National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 750 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
9 | Rara National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
10 | Shey-Phoksundo National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
11 | Shivapuri- Nagarjun National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 600 per person per entry | NRs. 1,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
12 | Shuklaphanta National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 750 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
Wildlife Reserve | |||||
13 | Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 750 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
Conservation Areas | |||||
14 | Api Nampa Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 500 per person per entry | NRs. 2,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
15 | Annapurna Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,000 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
16 | Blackbuck Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 500 per person per entry | NRs. 2,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
17 | Gaurishanker Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,000 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
18 | Kanchenjunga Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 500 per person per entry | NRs. 2,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
19 | Manaslu Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,000 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
Hunting Reserve | |||||
20 | Dhorpatan | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |