What documents does a Pakistan citizen need for a Nepal visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay - One recent passport-size photo (though digital photo capture is also available at the kiosk) - Completed arrival visa form (available at the airport or online in advance to save time) - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) recommended - Sufficient cash or card for the visa fee (USD or major convertible currency) - No biometrics beyond the standard photo and fingerprint scan taken at the immigration counter - Travel health insurance recommended given limited facilities outside Kathmandu

What types of visas can Pakistan citizens get for Nepal?

- 15-day tourist visa on arrival: fee USD 30 - 30-day tourist visa on arrival: fee USD 50 - 90-day tourist visa on arrival: fee USD 125 - Visa on arrival is for tourism purposes only; business or work visas require pre-arranged documentation and in some cases pre-approval

Can Pakistan citizens get a Nepal visa on arrival?

- Available at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) and at major land border crossings (e.g., Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Belahiya) - Use the self-service kiosk to fill out details and get a photo, or complete the paper form in advance - Pay the visa fee at the bank counter nearby, then proceed to the immigration counter with the payment receipt - Processing at the airport typically takes 15-30 minutes depending on queue length - Keep small USD denominations or a card ready, as currency exchange counters can have long queues during peak arrival times

How much does a Nepal visa cost for Pakistan citizens?

- Visa fee: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), or USD 125 (90 days) - No separate service fee for visa on arrival - Total cost estimate: USD 30-125 depending on duration chosen - Processing time: typically 15-30 minutes at the airport counter - No express lane, but arriving during off-peak hours reduces wait times

What should Pakistan citizens know before traveling to Nepal?

- Carry exact USD cash if possible, since card payment facilities can occasionally be slow or unavailable - Common issues: long queues during peak season (October-November, March-April), so arrive prepared with the online pre-arrival form filled out - Nepal immigration occasionally applies extra scrutiny to Pakistani passport holders; carry your hotel booking and a return ticket to show if asked - Extensions beyond your chosen visa period can be done at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu for an additional daily fee - If traveling onward to trekking regions (e.g., Everest, Annapurna), separate permits (TIMS, conservation area permits) are required in addition to the visa

Nepal Visa for Pakistan Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Pakistani citizens can get a Nepal visa on arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport and major land border points — fee is USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, or USD 125 for 90 days, paid in cash or card on arrival.

Guide last updated October 20, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
One recent passport-size photo (though digital photo capture is also available at the kiosk)
Completed arrival visa form (available at the airport or online in advance to save time)
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) recommended
Sufficient cash or card for the visa fee (USD or major convertible currency)
No biometrics beyond the standard photo and fingerprint scan taken at the immigration counter
Travel health insurance recommended given limited facilities outside Kathmandu

Visa types

15-day tourist visa on arrival: fee USD 30
30-day tourist visa on arrival: fee USD 50
90-day tourist visa on arrival: fee USD 125
Visa on arrival is for tourism purposes only; business or work visas require pre-arranged documentation and in some cases pre-approval

Visa on arrival

Available at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) and at major land border crossings (e.g., Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Belahiya)
Use the self-service kiosk to fill out details and get a photo, or complete the paper form in advance
Pay the visa fee at the bank counter nearby, then proceed to the immigration counter with the payment receipt
Processing at the airport typically takes 15-30 minutes depending on queue length
Keep small USD denominations or a card ready, as currency exchange counters can have long queues during peak arrival times

Fees & processing time

Visa fee: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), or USD 125 (90 days)
No separate service fee for visa on arrival
Total cost estimate: USD 30-125 depending on duration chosen
Processing time: typically 15-30 minutes at the airport counter
No express lane, but arriving during off-peak hours reduces wait times

Tips for Pakistan travelers

Carry exact USD cash if possible, since card payment facilities can occasionally be slow or unavailable
Common issues: long queues during peak season (October-November, March-April), so arrive prepared with the online pre-arrival form filled out
Nepal immigration occasionally applies extra scrutiny to Pakistani passport holders; carry your hotel booking and a return ticket to show if asked
Extensions beyond your chosen visa period can be done at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu for an additional daily fee
If traveling onward to trekking regions (e.g., Everest, Annapurna), separate permits (TIMS, conservation area permits) are required in addition to the visa

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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