Nepali passport · 2026 visa guide
Visa Assistance & Eligibility Check for Nepali Citizens
Visa guides for Nepali passport holders to 69 destinations. 20 issue an eVisa and 1 an ETA you apply for online, and 48 need a visa applied for before travel (21 of them a Schengen visa). Each guide lists the fees, processing time, documents and the embassy or visa centre that handles applications from Nepal, with its sources and the date the record was last reviewed.
- 69 destinations
- 20 eVisa
- 1 ETA
- 48 visa required
- Records reviewed –
Visiting Nepal as a foreigner? Nepal visa rules by nationality
Popular destinations
69 destinations
Which country are you applying to?
Embassy or visa-centre contact, fees, processing time and document checklist for every country a Nepali passport holder commonly applies to. The badge shows the tourist visa route in our record.
What the badges mean
- eVisa
- the tourist visa in our record is an electronic visa you apply for online.
- ETA
- an electronic travel authorisation you apply for online before you fly.
- Visa required
- apply before you travel — the guide says where (embassy, visa centre or official portal).
- Schengen
- a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa for the Schengen area.
- Visa on arrival listed
- the record also lists a visa-on-arrival category; check its conditions in the guide.
Asia21 countries
ThailandVisa required
- Processing time
- Minimum 7 working days after payment submission
IndonesiaVisa required
- Processing time
- 5–10 working days.
MalaysiaeVisa
- Processing time
- 24–72 hours regular
ChinaVisa required
- Processing time
- Regular ~4 working days (post COVA approval)
MacauVisa required
- Processing time
- 4–7 working days from CVASC submission.
Hong KongVisa required
- Processing time
- 4–6 weeks at ImmD Wan Chai (add CVASC courier transit if applicable).
South KoreaVisa required
- Processing time
- 5–15 working days.
JapanVisa required
- Processing time
- Typically 6 working days from VFS submission to issuance (Embassy notice 31 Mar 2026)
CambodiaeVisa+ Visa on arrival
- Processing time
- ~10 working days for Nepali applicants under 2026 policy (3 days for many other nationalities).
VietnameVisa+ Visa on arrival
- Processing time
- 3–5 working days.
LaoseVisa+ Visa on arrival
- Processing time
- 3 working days.
MyanmareVisa
- Processing time
- 3 working days (often 24–48 hours).
TaiwanVisa required
- Processing time
- 5–14 working days.
PakistanVisa required
- Processing time
- 5–7 working days.
Sri LankaETA
- Processing time
- 24–48 hours (often instant).
MongoliaeVisa
- Processing time
- 3–7 working days.
TajikistaneVisa
- Processing time
- 1–10 working days (often <24 hours).
KyrgyzstaneVisa
- Processing time
- 3 working days.
UzbekistaneVisa
- Processing time
- 3 working days.
AzerbaijaneVisa
- Processing time
- 3 working days standard / 3 hours urgent.
GeorgiaeVisa
- Processing time
- 5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).
Middle East6 countries
Saudi ArabiaVisa required
- Processing time
- 5–10 working days after biometric submission.
UAEVisa required
- Processing time
- 24 hours (express) to 3–5 working days (standard).
KuwaitVisa required
- Processing time
- 5–14 working days after sponsor approval.
BahraineVisa
- Processing time
- 3–7 working days.
OmaneVisa
- Processing time
- 24h–5 days standard
IsraelVisa required
- Processing time
- 5–15 working days at the Embassy Kathmandu
Europe30 countries
FranceVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard (can extend to 45 days during peak season or where consultation is required).
ItalyVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 25 calendar days (15 working days + 10 calendar days for Kolkata transit) — apply ≥ 15 days before travel
SwitzerlandVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt — extendable during peak season or where interview / additional documentation is required.
SpainVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt
NetherlandsVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt
GermanyVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- Minimum 10 working days at the German Embassy Kathmandu
AlbaniaeVisa
- Visa fee
- EUR 50 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) typical
- Processing time
- 10–15 working days standard (often 5–10 days for clean applications).
BelarusVisa required
- Visa fee
- EUR 60 (single-entry) / EUR 100 (double) / EUR 150 (multi-entry)
- Processing time
- 5 working days standard
BelgiumVisa requiredSchengen
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024)
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard
BulgariaVisa requiredSchengen
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024)
- Processing time
- 15 working days standard (10 working days minimum)
CroatiaVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 60 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy (statutory Schengen maximum)
CyprusVisa required
- Processing time
- 7–15 working days at the High Commission Delhi (most files)
Czech RepublicVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi
DenmarkVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi
EstoniaVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi
FinlandVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi
GreeceVisa requiredSchengen
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024)
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard
HungaryVisa requiredSchengen
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024)
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard
IcelandVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard at the Royal Norwegian Embassy Delhi (acting for Iceland)
IrelandVisa required
- Processing time
- 4–8 weeks at the Embassy Visa Office Delhi for Nepal applications
MaltaVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 3 weeks at the High Commission Delhi (counted from receipt at the High Commission, NOT from VFS submission)
MoldovaeVisa
- Visa fee
- EUR 40 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) / EUR 80 urgent (3-day processing)
- Processing time
- 3-15 working days standard
PortugalVisa requiredSchengen
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024)
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard
RomaniaVisa requiredSchengen
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised fee since 11 June 2024, up from EUR 80)
- Processing time
- 15 working days standard (10 working days minimum)
SerbiaeVisa
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (paid in RSD at NBS middle exchange rate at the moment of payment)
- Processing time
- 15–30 working days typical (often 7–15 days for clean applications).
SlovakiaVisa requiredSchengen
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi
SloveniaVisa requiredSchengen
- Visa fee
- EUR 90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard
TurkeyVisa required
- Processing time
- 24–48 hours typical (most files decided instantly after payment confirmation).
UkraineVisa required
- Visa fee
- USD 65 (single-entry) / USD 130 (double) / USD 195 (multi-entry)
- Processing time
- 10-15 working days standard
United KingdomVisa required
- Visa fee
- GBP 135 (Standard Visitor, up to 6 months)
- Processing time
- 15 working days standard via VFS Hattisar
Oceania2 countries
Americas5 countries
CanadaVisa required
- Processing time
- IRCC "80% processed within" tracker for Nepal: typically 30–90 calendar days
BrazilVisa required
- Visa fee
- NPR 12,000.00 (consular fee, paid via bank voucher prepared by the Embassy after document review)
- Processing time
- 5–10 working days (state-department consultation can extend to 45–60 days).
MexicoVisa required
- Visa fee
- USD 56 (Rs. 5,424 for May 2026 — varies monthly with the SRE exchange rate)
- Processing time
- 5–10 business days (max 10 per Mexican consular procedure).
SurinameeVisa
- Processing time
- e-Visa: 5–10 working days (most files decided in 3–7 days)
United StatesVisa required
- Visa fee
- USD 185 MRV (non-refundable)
- Processing time
- After interview: visa typically issued within 5–10 working days (passport returned via embassy courier or VAC pickup)
Africa5 countries
AlgeriaVisa required
- Visa fee
- USD 100 (single ≤30 days) / USD 160 (multi ≤30 days) / USD 130 (single ≤90 days) / USD 200 (multi ≤90 days)
- Processing time
- 15–30 working days standard
EgypteVisa
- Visa fee
- USD 25 (single-entry e-Visa) / USD 60 (multi-entry e-Visa).
- Processing time
- 1–3 business days
MoroccoeVisa
- Visa fee
- USD 50 (single-entry e-Visa) / USD 100 (multi-entry e-Visa).
- Processing time
- 24-72 hours standard
MozambiqueeVisa
- Processing time
- 5–10 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 3–7 days).
South AfricaVisa required
- Visa fee
- ZAR 425 (~USD 22) DHA fee + INR ~1,400 VFS service fee.
- Processing time
- 5-15 working days standard
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Pick a destination and visa type to see the fees, processing time and documents from our records, then send your details to our visa desk on WhatsApp. Nothing is submitted to an embassy from this form — the embassy or visa centre makes every decision.
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Visa requirements shown are for Nepali citizens.
If you hold a different passport, please contact the destination embassy directly — document requirements may differ.
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FAQ
Visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions
Everything Nepali travellers ask before starting a visa application — fees, timelines, dummy tickets, rejections and more. For embassy details, open the destination guide above.
What is a visa and do I need one?
A visa is official permission stamped or attached to your passport allowing you to enter, transit, or stay in another country. Whether you need one depends on your passport, the destination, and your travel purpose. Use the Yatra For Fun visa checker or the destination pages to confirm requirements for your specific trip.
How long does visa processing take?
It varies by destination and visa type — from a few days for some online visas to several weeks for sticker visas that need a visa-centre appointment. Each destination page shows the processing time recorded in our dataset, with its source and review date. Apply well ahead of travel, as appointment slots in Kathmandu can fill up.
Can Yatra help me apply for a visa?
Yes. On Yatra For Fun you can check the requirements for 60+ destinations, see the document checklist for your visa type, start an application online and follow its status, and order reservation documents (flight itinerary, hotel reservation, tour itinerary) for your file. Contact our Kathmandu team for what further help is available for your destination and its fee.
What is a dummy ticket and when do I need one?
A dummy ticket is a flight itinerary document used as proof of onward travel in a visa file, so you don't have to buy a ticket before the visa is decided. Yatra For Fun's dummy flight ticket is a 2-page flight itinerary PDF for visa applications, built from a Trip.com flight link — NPR 999 (USD 10), paid by Nabil Bank QR. The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page. Embassy requirements differ: many accept an itinerary document, some ask for a held airline reservation. Check your embassy's checklist before you apply.
What documents do I usually need?
The core stack is: passport valid 6+ months beyond return date with two blank pages, passport photos meeting embassy spec, completed visa form, flight + hotel proof, financial proof (3–6 months bank statements), and a letter from your employer or school. The visa-checker page lists exactly what your destination embassy requires.
How much does a visa cost?
It depends on the destination and visa type — for example, the US B1/B2 visa fee in our dataset is USD 185 and the UK Standard Visitor visa is GBP 135. Each destination page lists the fees recorded in our dataset with their sources and review date; fees change, so confirm on the official site before paying. Contact us for the fee for Yatra For Fun's help with an application.
What happens if my visa is rejected?
Embassies rarely refund visa fees on rejection. Read the refusal letter — it states the reason — and fix that gap before re-applying (a new application means a new embassy fee). Many refusals come down to documents such as bank statements, employer letters or photos that don't meet the embassy's specification.
Can I travel on a visa-on-arrival or e-visa instead?
Some destinations offer Nepali passport holders a visa on arrival or an online visa, but the list changes and conditions apply. Each destination page shows which visa types our dataset records for that country and how to apply. Nepali citizens do not need a visa to visit India.
How long can I stay on a tourist visa?
It depends on the visa: short-stay visas commonly allow 30 to 90 days (a Schengen visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period). Each destination page shows the stay and validity recorded in our dataset. Always check the duration printed on your visa — overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do children need their own visa?
Yes. Every traveler — adults, children, and infants — needs an individual visa unless their home country has a special exemption. Children's applications usually require both parents' notarized consent and a copy of the birth certificate.
Can I work on a tourist visa?
No. Tourist visas strictly prohibit paid work. Volunteering, business meetings, and short conferences are usually fine but check the destination's specific rules. For paid work or long stays, apply for the appropriate work or business visa.
What's the difference between single-entry and multi-entry?
Single-entry visa allows one entry; if you leave, the visa is consumed and you'd need a new one to re-enter. Multi-entry allows unlimited entries within the visa validity, ideal for back-to-back trips or side excursions (e.g. a Schengen multi-entry visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area).
Will my old rejected visa hurt my future applications?
It can — embassies share rejection data within their consular network. Always disclose past rejections truthfully on new applications, and address the earlier refusal reason in your new file.
Do I need biometrics or an in-person interview?
Many visas, including Schengen, UK and US visas, need fingerprints collected at a visa centre or embassy. US visitor visas also usually need an in-person interview at the US Embassy in Kathmandu. The destination page describes the application steps recorded in our dataset.
Can Yatra help with visa renewal or extension?
A Schengen, UK or US visa is not extended from Nepal — you make a fresh application, and Yatra For Fun can help you prepare it. Extensions while you are inside the destination country are handled by that country's immigration authority; rules and fees vary.
Guide
Visa applications for Nepali citizens — what to know in 2026
Many popular destinations require Nepali passport holders to get a visa before travel, including the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and the UAE. Rules, fees and processing times differ by country and change over time, so each destination page on Yatra For Fun lists the visa types in our dataset, the embassy or visa centre that handles applications from Nepal, the sources the record was built from and the date it was last reviewed. Always confirm with the official source before you apply.
When should you apply?
Processing takes anything from a few days to several weeks depending on the destination and visa type, and appointment slots at embassies and visa centres in Kathmandu can fill up. Check the processing time on the destination page and start early — our dataset does not track live appointment queues.
What does Yatra For Fun charge?
The eligibility checker and destination pages are free. Embassy and visa-centre fees are paid to them, as listed on each destination page. A dummy flight ticket for your file is NPR 999: The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page. Embassy requirements differ: many accept an itinerary document, some ask for a held airline reservation. Check your embassy's checklist before you apply. For help with a full application, contact our Kathmandu team for the fee for your destination.
What if my visa is refused?
Embassies rarely refund the application fee when a visa is refused. The refusal letter states the reason — fix that gap (for example bank statements, an employer letter or a photo that does not meet the embassy's specification) before you apply again, and declare the earlier refusal on your new application.
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