Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitudinal variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 m above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 m, all within a distance of 150km resulting into climatic conditions from Sub-tropical to Arctic.

ENTRY PROCEDURES

VISA FORMALITIES
-Free visa for all tourists who visit Nepal for 3 days.
-free visa for tourists of SAARC countries and people's Republic of China

VISA FEE
Single entry -US$30 for 60 days
Multiple entry -US$50 +US$30
Visa fees will be extended subsequently for 30 days upon payment of US$30 for a maximum period of 15 days in Visa year (Jan-Dec)
Visa can be obtained either on arrival in Nepal or from Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or other Mission offices abroad.
One passport size photograph is required.

ACCESS TO NEPAL

BY AIR: Nepal Airlines is the national Flag Carrier of Nepal with flights to/from Delhi, Banglore, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bangkok, Hongkong, Osaka, Shanghai and Singapur. Other International Airlines operating from/to Kathmandu are Austrain Airlines (Vienna), Air China (Lhasa), Air Nepal (Bangkok, Doha, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur), Air Sahara (Delhi), Biman Bangladesh (Dhaka), Cosmic Air (Delhi, Dhaka, Kolkotta, Varanasi) , Gulf Air (Baharain, Muscat) , Indian Airlines (Delhi, Kolkotta, Varanasi), Jet Airways (Delhi, PIA (Karachi), Qatar Airways (Doha), Royal Druk Air (Delhi, Paro), and Thai Airways (Bangkok)

BY LAND: All visitors entering Nepal by land must use no other entry points other than (1)Kakarvitta (2)Birgunj (3)Belhiya, Bhairahawa (4) Nepalgunj (5) Dhangadhi and (6)Mahendra Nagar in the Nepal –India border and (7) Kodari in the Nepal-China border .The overland tourists entering the Kingdom with their vehicles must possess an international carnet or complete custom formalities.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE:

Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange dealers. The receipts from such transaction are to be obtained and retained. Visitors can exchange money at the foreign exchange counter at the airport upon arrival also.

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES:

All baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival at the entry. Personal effects are permitted free entry. A tourist may bring in dutiable goods, such as tobacco and liquors, within the prescribed quantity free of duty. Carrying narcotics, arms and ammunition are strictly prohibited. Visitors can export souvenirs to their respective countries. The export of antiques requires special certificate from the Department of Archaeology, National Archive Building, Ram Shah Path, Kathmandu

AIRPORT TAX :

Rs.1,356/- per person  for departure to SAARC (South Asian) countries and Rs.1,695/- for departure to the other international destinations

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