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Passports

Valid passport required by all except nationals of India holding proof of identity and arriving from India. (Acceptable proofs include Voter’s Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of India or Photo Identity Card issued by the state or central Government of India or Temporary Photo ID issued by the Indian Diplomatic Mission in Nepal.)
Note: Children under 10 years old traveling from India to Nepal are not required to produce photo identification.

Visas

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of India;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft on the same day provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Types of visa and cost

Tourist: US$34 (single-entry); US$94 (multiple-entry). Business: applications can be made on arrival which need to be approved by the Ministry of Industry.

Note

(a) All nationals may obtain tourist visas on arrival at the airport. Two passport-size photos are required. (b) Business can be conducted on a Tourist visa for up to 30 days.

Validity

Visas are valid for up to six months from date of issue. Visas are valid for 60 days on first visit to Nepal in a visa year, but only valid for 30 days when national is visiting Nepal for the second or more time in a visa year (Jan 1-Dec 31). They may be extended in Nepal at the Department of Immigration, Kathmandu (tel: 494 273 or 337), or the Immigration Office, Pokhara. Maximum stay in Nepal is 150 days in any calendar year. For full conditions on visa extension (including charges and conditions), contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.

Application to

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). Visas can also be obtained on arrival from the Immigration authorities at all entry points (with fees payable in US Dollars) provided travelers are in possession of valid travel documents, two passport photos and the relevant fee. Applications for business visas must be made to the Department of Immigration (see above under Validity for address).

Application requirements

(a) One completed application form. (b) Passport valid for at least six months. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee (in cash, postal order or bank draft). (e) A stamped-addressed envelope if applying by post. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter from company explaining purpose of visit, accompanying application made direct to Department of Immigration in Nepal (as above).

Working days required

Minimum 24 hours if applying in person; two weeks if applying by post.
No Test Required
NRs1356 for international flights to the SAARC region (the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; NRs1695 for flights to all other countries. Children under two years are exempt.

Royal Nepalese Embassy in the UK

12A Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QU, UK
Tel: (020) 7229 1594 or 6231.
Website: www.nepembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; 1000-1200 (consular section).

Royal Nepalese Embassy in the USA

2131 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 667 4550.
Website: www.nepalembassyusa.org

Royal Nepalese Consulate General in the USA

820 Second Avenue, Suite 17B, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 370 3988/9.

Travelers are advised against all but essential travel to Nepal during the current period of enhanced tension as there is a risk of being caught up in violence on the streets. Travelers already in Nepal should decide whether their presence there is essential.
The political situation in Nepal remains tense and unpredictable and levels of violence remain high across Nepal. Despite bans, large scale demonstrations have taken place across Nepal since 6 April, many of which have turned violent. At least three people have been killed and many more have been injured as the police have used tear gas, opened fire on crowds with both plastic and real bullets and beaten protestors with batons. Protestors have been throwing bricks and blocking roads with burning tires and trees.
The political parties have extended their general strike, which began on 6 April 2006, ‘until further notice’. Violent flashpoints are likely to continue during this period of instability.
The daytime curfew has been lifted in Kathmandu. The night time curfew in Kathmandu, from 2300 until 0400, has been extended to areas beyond the ring road and remains in place for an ‘indefinite period’. Both day and night time curfews have been imposed in other cities and along highways around the country. The timing of the curfews vary and they are often announced at short notice. Visitors should check the timings locally. Travelers already in Nepal are advised to respect the curfews and to stay indoors during curfew hours. They should only move around outside the curfew hours with care.
The majority of problems encountered by tourists in Nepal are trekking accidents and drug-related incidents. Travelers should use a reputable travel agent and only trek with an experienced guide and in a group.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State

Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel