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Nepal visa requirements for Pakistani citizens

Pakistani citizens get a visa on arrival in Nepal, for up to 150 days.

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Visa on arrival

Some South Asian citizens get a free visa for their first yearly visit.

Visa
On arrival
Max stay
150 days (5 months)
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

Special rules for Pakistani citizens in Nepal

  • Online Visa and Visa on arrival authorization can be obtained in advance at https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/

What to do

  1. Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.

  2. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.

  3. Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Nepal.

Ways into Nepal

Tourist stays are usually 15, 30 or 90 days.

  • Visa on arrival For your passportFree first-visit visaSome South Asian citizens get a free visa for their first yearly visit.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    Free
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Fill in the tourist visa form.
    2. Show your passport and ask for the free visa.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Tourist visa form
    • This must be your first visit between January and December.
    • You still need a visa, even though it is free.
    Official page
  • eTA requiredOnline tourist approvalApply online for tourist approval before travelling to Nepal.
    Stay
    15–90 days
    Fee
    Fee depends on stay; discounts apply
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Open NepaliPort and choose the online travel approval form.
    2. Enter your passport, travel and Nepal address details.
    3. Upload your photo and passport image.
    4. Check your form, submit it and pay.
    5. Save your approval and carry it with your passport.

    Documents required

    • Passport valid 6 months
    • Passport image
    • Profile photo
    • Completed visa form
    • Fees: 30 USD for 15 days; 50 USD for 30; 125 USD for 90.
    • A form receipt is not approval; there is no guaranteed processing time.
    Official page
  • eTA requiredAdvance tourist approvalGet tourist approval before you travel to Nepal.
    Stay
    15–90 days
    Processing
    4–5 days
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Fill in the embassy's online form.
    2. Follow its document and payment instructions.
    3. Wait for approval.
    4. Carry your approval and passport.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Approved travel document
    • 2 blank pages
    • Stay choices are 15, 30 or 90 days.
    • Tourist visas do not allow you to work.
    Official page
  • eTA requiredAdvance tourist approvalGet tourist approval before you travel to Nepal.
    Stay
    15–90 days
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Fill in the embassy's online form.
    2. Follow its document and payment instructions.
    3. Wait for approval.
    4. Carry your approval and passport.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Approved travel document
    • Stay choices are 15, 30 or 90 days.
    • Tourist visas do not allow you to work.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrival15-day arrival visaEligible tourists can get a 15-day visa when they enter Nepal.
    Stay
    15 days
    Fee
    US$30
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Fill in the arrival card and tourist visa form.
    2. Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
    3. Show your passport, form and receipts to immigration.

    Documents required

    • Passport valid 6 months
    • Arrival card
    • Application receipt
    • Payment receipt
    • Passport-size photo with light background
    • Your stay starts when you enter Nepal; the online form receipt lasts 15 days.
    • Listed passport countries and people with refugee documents need approval before travel.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrival30-day arrival visaEligible tourists can get a 30-day visa when they enter Nepal.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    US$50
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Fill in the arrival card and tourist visa form.
    2. Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
    3. Show your passport, form and receipts to immigration.

    Documents required

    • Passport valid 6 months
    • Arrival card
    • Application receipt
    • Payment receipt
    • Passport-size photo with light background
    • Your stay starts when you enter Nepal; the online form receipt lasts 15 days.
    • Listed passport countries and people with refugee documents need approval before travel.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrival90-day arrival visaEligible tourists can get a 90-day visa when they enter Nepal.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    US$125
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Fill in the arrival card and tourist visa form.
    2. Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
    3. Show your passport, form and receipts to immigration.

    Documents required

    • Passport valid 6 months
    • Arrival card
    • Application receipt
    • Payment receipt
    • Passport-size photo with light background
    • Your stay starts when you enter Nepal; the online form receipt lasts 15 days.
    • Listed passport countries and people with refugee documents need approval before travel.
    Official page
  • Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaApply for a tourist visa before travelling to Nepal.
    Stay
    15–90 days
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Fill in the embassy's online form.
    2. Submit the form, passport and required papers.
    3. Pay the fee.
    4. Track your application online.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Visa form
    • Stay choices are 15, 30 or 90 days.
    • Tourist visas do not allow you to work.
    Official page
  • Other routeFree child tourist visaChildren under 10 can get a free tourist visa, except US citizens.
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Choose the right tourist visa route.
    2. Submit the child's passport and ask to skip the fee.

    Documents required

    • Child's passport
    • Tourist visa form
    • The usual rules on who needs approval before travel still apply.
    Official page
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Questions

Are there special rules for Pakistani citizens visiting Nepal?

Where can Pakistani citizens enter Nepal?

Only through: Visa on arrival is only available at Tribhuvan International Airport, or at land border checkpoints..

Do pakistani citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Pakistani citizens get a visa on arrival in Nepal, for up to 150 days.

How long can pakistani citizens stay in Nepal?

Up to 150 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.

Can I get the Nepal visa at the airport?

Yes. Pakistani citizens get the visa when they land in Nepal. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.

Do nepalese citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

Nepalese citizens do not need a visa for Pakistan. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.

Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Nepal?

India, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain Bangladesh, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Nepal are easier for pakistani citizens?

Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bahrain, Cambodia Timor-Leste, and 3 more let pakistani citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Nepal?

Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.

What money is used in Nepal?

Nepalese rupee (₨). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Nepal?

Nepali.

How strong is the Pakistan passport?

It ranks #100 and reaches 28 destinations without applying ahead.

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