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Visa requirements for Nepal

Who can enter Nepal, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 229 countries can enter Nepal without a visa in advance. 1 have full visa-free access; 228 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

1 visa-free
228 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
13 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

1 nationality

India

Visa on arrival

228 nationalities

Visa required in advance

13 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal

Nepal has 4 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Chitwan National Park
Kathmandu Valley
Lumbini
Sagarmatha National Park

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

Bhutan Bangladesh India Myanmar Pakistan Afghanistan

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?

It depends on your passport. 229 nationalities can enter Nepal without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Nepal?

October, based on Kathmandu's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Nepal?

Nepalese rupee (NPR). 1 USD is approximately 152.29 NPR.

What side of the road does Nepal drive on?

Nepal drives on the left.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Nepal have?

4: Chitwan National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini, Sagarmatha National Park.

What is the emergency number in Nepal?

100 / 101 / 102.

What time zone is Nepal in?

Kathmandu (UTC+5:45).

What is the nearest airport to Kathmandu?

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 4 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Nepal

Nepal, officially Federal Democratic of Republic Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and India to the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor, and from Bhutan by the Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point above mean sea level on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and its largest city. Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, and multi-cultural sovereign state, with Nepali as the official language.

CapitalKathmandu

RegionSouthern Asia

Population29.6M

Area147,181 km²

CurrencyNepalese rupee (1 USD ≈ 152.29 NPR)

LanguagesNepali

Calling code+977

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKathmandu (UTC+5:45)

Nearest airportTribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,536 (2025)

Tourist arrivals230K (2020)

Climate in Kathmandu

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest October. Best time to visit: October.

Monthly climate normals for Kathmandu, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.9°C	5.1°C	78mm	268h
February	17°C	6.5°C	42mm	292h
March	20.7°C	9.7°C	82mm	328h
April	23.2°C	12.8°C	146mm	317h
May	24°C	15.6°C	295mm	290h
June	25.3°C	18.9°C	660mm	213h
July	25.7°C	20.4°C	1179mm	170h
August	26.7°C	20.3°C	780mm	268h
September	25.7°C	19.3°C	469mm	220h
October	25.4°C	15.6°C	16mm	332h
November	21.7°C	9.3°C	5mm	290h
December	18.7°C	5.7°C	1mm	302h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Nepal is a landlocked country in the Himalayas of South Asia. It has eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the world's tallest, on the border with Tibet, as well as Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Once many small kingdoms, then united as a monarchy for two centuries, Nepal has been a republic since 2008.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chitwan National Park
Kathmandu Valley
Lumbini
Sagarmatha National Park

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