Schengen Visa from Nepal
Nepali passport holders need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa (up to 90 days within any 180-day period) for the 21 Schengen countries below. Apply to the country where you will stay longest. 14 take applications in Kathmandu, 10 of them through VFS Global; the rest go through New Delhi or India. Fee where our records list it: EUR 90. Standard processing: about 15 calendar days.
Updated · May 4, 2026
Schengen countries compared — tourist visa for Nepali citizens
| Country | Visa fee | Processing | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | EUR 90 | 15 calendar days standard | Embassy of Switzerland Kathmandu |
| Bulgaria | EUR 90 | 15 working days standard | Embassy of Bulgaria New Delhi |
| Croatia | See country page | 60 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy | VFS Global Croatia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
| Czech Republic | See country page | 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi | VFS Global Czech Republic Visa Application Centre — India |
| Denmark | See country page | 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi | VFS Global Denmark Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
| Estonia | See country page | 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi | VFS Global Estonia Visa Application Centre — India |
| Finland | See country page | 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi | VFS Global Finland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
| France | See country page | 15 calendar days standard | VFS Global France Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
| Germany | See country page | Minimum 10 working days at the German Embassy Kathmandu | German Embassy Kathmandu — direct visa intake |
| Greece | EUR 90 | 15 calendar days standard | GVCW Kathmandu — Greek Visa Application Centre for Nepal |
| Hungary | EUR 90 | 15 calendar days standard | VFS Global Hungary India — New Delhi |
| Iceland | See country page | 15 calendar days standard at the Royal Norwegian Embassy Delhi | VFS Global Norway-Iceland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
| Italy | See country page | 25 calendar days | VFS Global Italy Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
| Malta | See country page | 3 weeks at the High Commission Delhi | VFS Global Malta Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
| Netherlands | See country page | 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt | VFS Global Netherlands Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
| Portugal | EUR 90 | 15 calendar days standard | VFS Global Portugal India — New Delhi |
| Romania | EUR 90 | 15 working days standard | Embassy of Romania — New Delhi |
| Slovakia | See country page | 15 calendar days standard at the Embassy Delhi | VFS Global Slovakia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
| Slovenia | EUR 90 | 15 calendar days standard | VFS Global Slovenia India -- New Delhi |
| Spain | See country page | 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt | BLS International Spain Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
| Switzerland | See country page | 15 calendar days standard from Embassy receipt | VFS Global Switzerland Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu |
From each country's record in our embassy-sourced visa dataset; each country page lists its sources and last-reviewed date.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Schengen visa — answered from the country records above.
Which Schengen country should Nepali citizens apply to?
Schengen visas for the main destination: when travelling to multiple Schengen countries, apply with the country where you stay longest. If equally long, apply with the country of first entry.
How much is the Schengen visa fee for Nepali citizens?
Our records list EUR 90 for Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Portugal, Romania and Slovenia. No fee is recorded yet for Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland — check that country's page and official source before paying. Visa-centre service fees are charged on top where a centre is used.
How long does Schengen visa processing take from Nepal?
15 of the 21 countries list about 15 calendar days as standard processing. Times differ by country — the table above gives each one, and peak season can take longer.
Can Nepali citizens apply for a Schengen visa in Kathmandu?
Yes, for Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland. Applications for Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Portugal, Romania and Slovenia go through New Delhi or another centre in India.
How long can I stay on a Schengen tourist visa?
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period — the stay rule recorded for 21 of the 21 Schengen countries in our records.
Need help with your Schengen file?
Check your eligibility, or send your details to our visa desk.