MaldivesNepal: Visa on arrival

MaldivesNepal

Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Maldives passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal, typically valid for 3 months.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: immigration.gov.np (checked September 25, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance2,899 km, straight line (~3h 55m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Nepal229 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Maldives passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

A visa is not required in advance. Maldives passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal, typically valid for 3 months.

How long can Maldives citizens stay in Nepal without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Nepal from Maldives?

About 2,899 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 55m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Nepal?

Nepalese rupee (NPR).

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.

How many countries can enter Nepal without a visa?

229 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Nepal visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 Maldives

The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean, near the southeastern boundary of the Arabian Sea. The Maldives is located southwest of India and Sri Lanka, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland. The Maldives' chain of 26 atolls stretches across the equator from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south.

CapitalMale

RegionSouthern Asia

Population529.7K

Area300 km²

CurrencyMaldivian rufiyaa (1 USD ≈ 15.43 MVR)

LanguagesMaldivian

Calling code+960

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMaldives (UTC+5)

Nearest airportVelana International Airport (MLE), 3 km

Emergency number102 / 118 / 119

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,615 (2025)

Tourist arrivals555K (2020)

Travel guide

The Maldives are a chain of low-lying coral islands in the Indian Ocean with picture-perfect beaches, strikingly blue water, and luxury resorts. There are 200 inhabited islands and 165 islands with tourist resorts. Just under the surface of the beautiful blue ocean, there's a wealth of wildlife to see: over 2000 species of fish in all colours of the rainbow roam the clear waters around the islands.

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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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