Everything You Need To Know About Nepal
Visa
The visa policy of Nepal is pretty
liberal, and as a result, almost all foreign nationals including the citizens
of the United Kingdom can obtain a tourist visa on arrival.
Please find below
the entry ports where visa on arrival are available.
- Tribhuvan
International Airport, Kathmandu
- Birganj (India border)
- Bheemdatta (India
border)
- Dhangadhi (India
border)
- Nepalgunj (India
border)
- Kakarbhitta (India
border)
- Kodari (China side:
Zhangmu Port, which is currently available for cargo transaction only)
- Siddharthanagar
(India border)
However, travel experts believe
that it is always recommended to obtain a visa prior to the date of travel via
embassy, as authorities in Nepal may phase out the visa on arrival privilege without
any prior notice.
Authorities in Nepal have classified
their visas into several types depending on the purpose and nature of the
foreign national’s visit. Please find below the different types of visas
offered by Nepal for foreign nationals.
Nepal tourist visa
All foreign nationals intending to
visit Nepal for tourism-related activities can apply for a tourist visa.
In
order to get these visas, foreign nationals should submit the below-mentioned
documents.
- The passport of the
UK citizen should be submitted. This signed passport should have a minimum
validity of six months, and it should have at least one blank page for
visa stamping.
- One passport-sized
photograph taken within the last six months should be submitted. This
photograph should be taken in a white background, and it should provide
the full-frontal view of the applicant’s head with the face centered in
the middle.
- The Nepal visa
application form to obtain a tourist visa should be completed without any
errors. In case of any queries, you can contact Visa Genie for assistance.
Nepal business visa
Foreign nationals who plan to visit
Nepal for business purposes can apply for a business visa.
A business visa can
be obtained by submitting the below-mentioned documents.
- The passport of the
applicant should be submitted, and it should have six months validity
along with one blank page for markings.
- One passport-sized
photograph of the applicant should be submitted. This passport should be
taken in a white background, and it should show the full frontal view of
the applicant’s head with the face centered in the middle.
- A recommendation
letter from the Department of Industry should be submitted.
- If you are applying
for a business visa for the first time, it is necessary to submit the bio
data.
- Foreign nationals applying
for a business visa should the Foreign Investment Acceptance letter from
the Department of Industry.
- It is mandatory to
submit the copy of company registration certificate.
- It is necessary to
submit the copy of PAN/VAT certificate.
- A share certificate
should be submitted.
- It is mandatory to
submit the industry registration certificate.
- Copy of the latest
visa should be submitted.
- It is necessary to
submit the copy of progress report of the company.
Nepal transit visa
UK citizens do not need a visa to
enter Nepal if they are transiting to a different destination.
However, in
order to stay visa free, foreign nationals should meet the below mentioned
criteria.
- It is necessary to
hold a valid passport with adequate blank page.
- The applicant should
make sure that he or she is continuing the journey on the same calendar
day.
- The traveler should
hold proof of sufficient funds.
- It is necessary to
hold copies of onward and return flight tickets.
- The applicant should
hold all documents required for next destination.
- The applicant
should hold a visa for the next country to which he or she is traveling.
- It is necessary to
confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa.
If the applicant is not meeting the
above-mentioned criteria, foreign nationals should obtain a visa.