Nepal Passport & Visa Requirements

Nepal Visa Requirements 

British citizens need a visa for holidays to Nepal. You can apply online for a visa on arrival up to 15 days before arriving in Nepal, then collect and pay for your visa at the airport. Alternatively, you can apply using the forms or terminals available at the airport or arrange a tourist visa in advance through the Nepal Embassy. You can pay by card, but it's worth carrying cash as a backup, preferably in US dollars. 

Visas are available for different lengths of stay, up to 90 days, and can be extended online to a total of 150 days in one year. 

Passport Validity for Nepal Travel 

Your passport must be valid for the entirety of your stay in Nepal and have an ‘expiry date’ at least six months after the date you arrive. 

Other Key Entry Information 

At Nepalese border control, you may need to show proof of travel insurance covering healthcare costs, repatriation and other emergencies, as well as confirmation of where you'll spend your first night in Nepal, such as a hotel booking. 

If you're planning to hike in Nepal's main trekking regions, you'll need a valid permit and a Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) card. 

For the most up-to-date travel information, please visit the FCDO website.  

Nepal Holiday Ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Nepal – Kathmandu – Nagarkot –  Namo Buddha

    A Spiritual Journey Through Nepal - Monasteries, Meditation & Mountain Trails

    Unveil Nepal’s sacred treasures and mountain wonders over ten adventure-packed days

    10 days, from £2750 to £4000

  • One Country Nepal – Patan – Bandipur – Annapurna – Pokhara – Gorkha – Kathmandu

    Hiking Through the Heart of Nepal - Himalayan Peaks, Sacred Traditions & Royal Relics

    Spend two weeks uncovering Nepal’s sacred sights and mountainous heights, one hike at a time

    12 days, from £3300 to £4300

  • One Country Nepal – Kathmandu – Dhulikhel

    A Wellness Escape to Nepal - City Sights and Mountain Heights

    Tap into Nepal’s spiritual side and time-honed wellness traditions over eight restorative days

    8 days, from £4600 to £5800