United Arab EmiratesNepal: Visa on arrival

United Arab EmiratesNepal

Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. United Arab Emirates 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

Distance3,103 km, straight line (~4h 9m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Nepal229 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Nepal passport holders visiting United Arab Emirates: Visa required.

Nepal drives on the left, the opposite side to United Arab Emirates. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

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

How long can United Arab Emirates citizens stay in Nepal without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Nepal from United Arab Emirates?

About 3,103 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 9m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Nepal?

Nepalese rupee (NPR).

What is the emergency number in Nepal?

100 / 101 / 102.

Does Nepal drive on the same side of the road as United Arab Emirates?

Nepal drives on the left, the opposite side to United Arab Emirates. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known simply as the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as its national capital. The UAE borders Oman to the east and northeast, and Saudi Arabia to the south and southwest. It shares maritime borders with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran in the Persian Gulf, and with Oman in the Gulf of Oman. In 2024, the UAE had an estimated population of over 11 million. Dubai is the country's largest city. Islam is the state religion. Arabic is the official language while English remains the most spoken language and the language of business.

CapitalAbu Dhabi

RegionWestern Asia

Population11.5M

Area83,600 km²

CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates dirham (1 USD ≈ 3.67 AED)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+971

Drives on theright

TimezoneDubai (UTC+4)

Nearest airportZayed International Airport (AUH), 28 km

Emergency number112 / 997 / 998 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$50,274 (2024)

Tourist arrivals8.1M (2020)

Climate in Abu Dhabi

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Abu Dhabi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.8°C	16.8°C	69mm	297h
February	24.2°C	17.5°C	3mm	298h
March	27.7°C	19.8°C	7mm	317h
April	34°C	24.4°C	3mm	303h
May	36.6°C	27.5°C	0mm	374h
June	37.8°C	30.4°C	0mm	370h
July	40.9°C	32.3°C	0mm	351h
August	38.9°C	32.6°C	0mm	336h
September	39.2°C	28.9°C	0mm	337h
October	34.1°C	26.4°C	0mm	337h
November	30°C	23.1°C	0mm	300h
December	25.4°C	19.7°C	0mm	308h

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

The United Arab Emirates or simply the Emirates is a country rich in history and culture at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Boasting attractions ranging from the glittering and cosmopolitan cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, to the vast and unforgiving desert landscapes of the Empty Quarter, it makes an easy starting point for travels in the Middle East.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)
Jabal Al Fayah
Wadi Wurayah

Full source list on About.

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

Full source list on About.