Embassy
Embassy of Russia in Nepal
P O Box 123, Baluwatar
Nepal visa requirements for Russian citizens
Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Nepal, for up to 90 days.
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Visa on arrival
Eligible tourists can get a 15-day visa when they enter Nepal.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- US$30
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Russian citizens in Nepal
- Extension of stay is possible of up to 150 days.
What to do
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.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Nepal.
Ways into Nepal
Tourist stays are usually 15, 30 or 90 days.
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
- Open NepaliPort and choose the online travel approval form.
- Enter your passport, travel and Nepal address details.
- Upload your photo and passport image.
- Check your form, submit it and pay.
- 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.
eTA requiredAdvance tourist approvalGet tourist approval before you travel to Nepal.
- Stay
- 15–90 days
- Processing
- 4–5 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Fill in the embassy's online form.
- Follow its document and payment instructions.
- Wait for approval.
- 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.
eTA requiredAdvance tourist approvalGet tourist approval before you travel to Nepal.
- Stay
- 15–90 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Fill in the embassy's online form.
- Follow its document and payment instructions.
- Wait for approval.
- 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.
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
- Fill in the arrival card and tourist visa form.
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
- 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.
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
- Fill in the arrival card and tourist visa form.
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
- 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.
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
- Fill in the arrival card and tourist visa form.
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
- 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.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaApply for a tourist visa before travelling to Nepal.
- Stay
- 15–90 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Fill in the embassy's online form.
- Submit the form, passport and required papers.
- Pay the fee.
- 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.
Other routeFree child tourist visaChildren under 10 can get a free tourist visa, except US citizens.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Choose the right tourist visa route.
- 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.
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Trips to Nepal
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Coming from Russia
- Plugs C D MAdapter for some
- MoneyNPR ₨
- Time+2h 45m
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageNepali
- Emergency100 police102 ambulance
Planning your Nepal trip
Best time to go: October–December is best for visiting the hills and mountains, with clearer air. April–June is best for mountain expeditions; June–September brings monsoon rain, and January–March brings freezing nights and extreme cold at high elevations.
- Mount EverestThe world's highest mountain is Nepal's most famous sight.
- Kathmandu ValleyThis World Heritage Site includes Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan.
- Sagarmatha National ParkOne of Nepal's four World Heritage Sites.
- Chitwan National ParkOne of Nepal's four World Heritage Sites.
Scams to watch for in Nepal
- Counterfeit trekking equipmentEquipment sold outside genuine brand branches is very likely to be a copy. A familiar logo does not prove that an item is genuine. Copies may not last beyond one expedition.
- Counterfeit or expired food and cigarettesLocal shops may sell counterfeit food or cigarettes, or products past their use-by date. Familiar packaging does not guarantee a genuine or fresh product.
- Fake pashminaFake pashmina scarves and shawls are common. A seller's use of the word 'pashmina' does not establish that an item is cashmere.
About Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked republic in the Himalayas between China and India, home to Mount Everest.
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Money
- Nepalese rupee (₨)
- Languages
- Nepali
- Time zone
- UTC+05:45
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +977
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Questions
Are there special rules for Russian citizens visiting Nepal?
Do russian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Nepal, for up to 90 days.
How long can russian citizens stay in Nepal?
Up to 90 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. Russian 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 Russia?
Nepalese citizens need a visa for Russia, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Nepal?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus Belgium, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Nepal are easier for russian citizens?
Iran, Maldives, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Armenia, and 3 more let russian 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 Russia passport?
It ranks #42 and reaches 109 destinations without applying ahead.
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