Do Nepal citizens need a visa to visit United States of America?

Yes — Nepal passport holders need a Visa required for United States of America. Apply before booking a non-refundable flight; Yatra issues PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.

How long does the United States of America Visa required take to process?

Processing varies by application type and embassy load. E-visas typically arrive within 24–72 hours; sticker visas can take 5–15 working days. Always apply at least 4–6 weeks before travel for stickered visas, 1 week for e-visas.

What's the passport validity requirement for United States of America?

United States of America requires at least 6 months longer than the duration of stay of passport validity remaining beyond your intended departure date. Renew well in advance — visa applications are routinely rejected for short-validity passports.

Can Yatra help with my United States of America visa application?

Yes — Yatra's visa concierge handles document checklist preparation, appointment booking at the United States of America embassy/VFS centre, pre-submission review, and dummy tickets where embassies require proof of onward travel. Service fee is disclosed up front.

What happens if my United States of America visa is rejected?

Embassies rarely refund the application fee on rejection. Yatra waives our service fee on the second attempt — you pay only the embassy's new application fee. Most rejections trace back to documentation gaps that get resolved on the second submission.

When was this guide last refreshed?

Visa rules are cached from Travel Buddy and refresh automatically. Last successful fetch for the Nepal-US pair: 2026-04-21 . The post regenerates whenever Travel Buddy updates the underlying classification.

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Cost breakdown — what you actually pay

United States of America tourist visa cost for Nepali applicants comes from three sources, billed separately:

Embassy / government fee — flat fee for the Visa required class, paid at submission. Non-refundable on rejection.
VFS / service-centre charge — if the embassy outsources collection, VFS charges a per-application processing fee.
Concierge / agent fee — optional. Yatra's visa concierge fee is disclosed up front; agents charge variable rates.

All fees are disclosed in NPR at the VFS centre or embassy cashier; some embassies require demand drafts in USD or in destination currency. Confirm the current bracket on the embassy portal — fees change once or twice a year.

What visa do Nepal citizens need for United States of America?

Nepal passport holders travelling to United States of America require a Visa required. The classification is provided by Travel Buddy's visa rules engine and refreshed automatically — this page reflects the latest cached state as of 2026-04-21. Always cross-check requirements on the destination's official immigration portal before booking flights.

Quick facts

Visa type	Visa required
Passport validity required	6 months longer than the duration of stay
Capital	Washington, D.C.
Currency	US Dollar
Last refreshed	2026-04-21

Documents you'll typically need

Passport — 6 months longer than the duration of stay of validity remaining beyond the intended departure date, with at least 2 blank pages
Recent passport-size photos meeting the destination's specifications (most embassies require white background, 35×45mm)
Completed visa application form (online or in-person depending on type)
Confirmed flight booking showing entry + onward/exit travel — Yatra issues a PNR-backed dummy ticket for NPR 999 if you want to apply before paying for flights
Hotel booking confirmation covering the full stay duration
Recent bank statements (3-6 months) showing sufficient funds for the trip
Employer or school letter confirming your role + leave approval
Travel insurance covering medical + repatriation

Document specifics vary by Visa required type and United States of America's mission. Yatra concierge reviews the file before submission so common rejection reasons (insufficient bank balance, missing employer letter, photo not meeting spec) get fixed before they cost you the application fee.

How to apply

Confirm the visa type — use Yatra's visa eligibility checker or the destination embassy's site
Gather documents per the list above + any destination-specific extras (cover letter, sponsor letter, NOC for minors, etc.)
Submit the application — online for Visa required, or in person at the United States of America embassy/VFS centre depending on type
Pay the visa fee in the embassy's accepted payment method (most accept card; some require cash demand draft)
Track and collect — most e-visas arrive by email; sticker visas require passport return either by VFS courier or in-person collection

What Yatra handles for Nepal-US visas

Document checklist tailored to your visa type + travel purpose
Pre-submission review — we catch the common 80% rejection reasons before you submit
Appointment booking at United States of America's embassy/VFS centre in Kathmandu
PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel
Re-application if rejected — we waive the Yatra service fee on the second attempt; you only pay the embassy fee

Embassy contact

Verify all visa requirements on the official embassy site before applying:

Embassy of United States of America — official site

Sources & freshness

Visa rules are sourced from Travel Buddy's visa rules engine and cached on Yatra; the most recent refresh was 2026-04-21. This page regenerates automatically when Travel Buddy updates the underlying classification — no manual edit window.