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Nepal Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

UK citizens can obtain a Tourist visa on arrival in Nepal at Tribhuvan International Airport or designated entry points; visa fees are 30 USD for 15 days, 50 USD for 30 days, and 125 USD for 90 days, with typical processing 15–30 minutes at the counter.

Guide last updated September 5, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Nepal.
  • Specific forms: No pre-approval is required; complete the Visa on Arrival form at the immigration desk on arrival.
  • Financial proof: There is no fixed minimum bank statement required for a Nepal visa on arrival, but you should have enough funds to cover your stay.
  • Accommodation and return ticket: Not strictly required at the VOA desk, but having a confirmed accommodation address and a return/onward ticket is helpful.
  • Photo spec: One passport-sized color photo (2x2 inches / 51x51 mm) with a plain light background is typically required for the form.
  • Biometric: Biometric data capture may be done at the immigration desk where available (photo and fingerprints).
  • Travel health insurance: Not mandatory but strongly recommended.

Visa types

  • Tourist visa (on arrival): Official name Tourist Visa; VOA available at Tribhuvan International Airport and some land borders; Validity 15, 30 or 90 days; Entry Single and Multiple entry options; Approx fee 30 USD for 15 days, 50 USD for 30 days, 125 USD for 90 days.
  • Student visa: Requires application through a Nepalese embassy or online e-Visa portal; validity and fees vary; not issued on arrival.
  • Work visa: Requires employer sponsorship and approval from the Department of Immigration; issued via embassy/DoI rather than on arrival; duration and fee vary.
  • Other: Transit visa and other non-tourist categories require prior approval or embassy processing.

Application process

  • Visa on arrival: At Tribhuvan International Airport or designated land borders, proceed to the Immigration VOA desk and present your passport.
  • Steps: Fill the Visa on Arrival form, attach passport photo if required, and present your passport.
  • Fees paid: USD or NPR at the counter (credit/debit cards may be accepted at the airport; cash in USD or NPR is common).
  • Processing time: Usually 15–30 minutes from arrival to visa stamp.
  • Arrival: You receive the visa stamp in your passport and can proceed to baggage claim and exit.

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee for Tourist visa on arrival: 15 days USD 30 (approx NPR 3960), 30 days USD 50 (approx NPR 6600), 90 days USD 125 (approx NPR 16500).
  • Local currency: NPR equivalents vary with exchange rate; USD and NPR are commonly accepted at the counters.
  • VFS/BLS service fee: Not applicable for visa on arrival; no separate visa service fee is charged for VOA in Nepal.
  • Total cost estimate: USD 30/50/125 or NPR approx 3960/6600/16500 for the visa, plus any incidental service costs if applicable.
  • Standard processing time: Same day at the arrival desk; typical processing 15–30 minutes.
  • Express/priority option: Not available for VOA.

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

  • How far in advance to apply: For visa on arrival, no pre-application is required; you can plan to travel with enough time for arrival processing. If you prefer pre-approval, you can also use the Nepal online e-Visa portal before travel.
  • Common reasons for rejection or delays: Passport validity less than 6 months, missing/incorrect information on the visa form, incomplete photo, insufficient funds on arrival, or attempting to enter with invalid documents.
  • VFS/BLS vs direct embassy application: Visa on arrival is handled at the airport by Nepal Immigration; there is no VFS/BLs process for VOA. For a smoother process, you may consider applying for an online e-Visa before travel or using the embassy route for non-tourist visas.
  • Travel advisories: Check the UK government travel advice for Nepal and Nepal’s official immigration portal for the latest entry rules and border status.
  • Extension options inside Nepal: Tourist visas can be extended within Nepal at DoI offices; extension rules, durations, and fees vary and are handled by the Department of Immigration; process times are typically 1–2 business days.

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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