CUSTOMS
Passengers arriving at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can proceed through the Green Channel for quick clearance. If you are carrying dutiable articles, you have to pass through the Red Channel.
The goods that can be brought in without any duty are cigarettes (200 sticks) or cigars (50 sticks), distilled liquor (1.15 liter bottle), and film (15 rolls) apart from used personal effects.
Visa: Except for Indian nationals all other citizens must possess a valid visa secured from any of the Royal Nepalese embassy or Consulates abroad. 60 days visa can also be obtained at the airport or check post after filling the relevant application from affixed with two photographs and paying the visa fee. This can also be extended for a further period by paying additional cost. Any foreigner/tourist entering into Nepal for three days or less than that can obtain Gratis visa on arrival. (For details see tourist visa)
The present visa fee are as under
(Subject to change if revised):
Tourist Visa
New visa rule is applied for tourist in Nepal effective from 16 July 2008. Tourists who visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa.
A. Entry
Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepal Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal:
- Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
- Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
- Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
- Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
- Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
- Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
- Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
B. Tourist Visa
| Visa Facility |
Duration |
Fee |
Multiple entry |
15 days |
US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency |
Multiple entry |
30 days |
US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency |
Multiple entry |
90 days |
US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency |
C. Tourist Visa Extension
- Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 30 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 2 per day
- Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).
D. Gratis (Free) Visa
- Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries.
- Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.
E. Transit Visa
Transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at the entry points upon the production of departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal, by paying US $ 5 or equivalent convertible currency.
(For further information, please contact Department of Immigration, Maitighar,
Impact Building, Kathmandu)
Tel: +977-1-4221996 / 4223590 / 4222453
URL: http://www.immi.gov.np/touristvisa.php
Airport tax:
International sector beside SAARC Region: Rs. 1,695 (including TSC) for any individuals with foreign passports, except for Indian nationals.
International sector for SAARC Region: Rs. 1356 for any foreign nationals.
Domestic sector: Rs. 169.50 for all nationals.
Passport:
A valid passport is required for all nationals except Indians.
Time :
5 hrs. 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time.
Clothing :
Warm clothing are required from November to February and tropical wear from March till October.
Local Currency :
In Nepal, Nepalese Rupees is subdivided into 100 Paisa. The denominations of currency notes are available in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 500 & 1000 rupees. Similarly, coins are available in 5, 10, 25, 50 Paisa and Rs. 1, 2 and 5 which are in circulation.
Religion:
Nepal is a harmonious melting bowl of various religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Christian, Islam and other local indigenous religions.
Language:
Nepali is the official language, English is understood widely as spoken by majority of people in Kathmandu Valley & other big cities.
Water:
In Kathmandu, boiled and filtered water as well as mineral water is available in most of the Hotels and Restaurants. Elsewhere, it is advisable to use water sterilization tablets or stick to tea & soft drinks.
Electricity:
220 volts AC, 50Hz throughout the country.
Units:
Officially Nepal has adopted the metric system. Temperature is measured in Celsius. Weights are measured in Kilograms. Where as body temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Foreign Exchange and Currency Regulations
Currency Regulation: Import of Indian Currency other than Indian Nationals is strictly prohibited. Any other currency either in travellers cheques or cash can be brought in unlimited quantity provided it is declared upon arrival. All visitors (except Indians) will be handed a form on which his/her monetary transaction during his/her stay in Nepal will be recorded. Same should be handed over at the airport at the time of departure. Generally all unspent balance of Nepalese rupees can be converted (at Airport) into US Dollar on production of Encashment Certificates obtained earlier.
Encashment of Foreign Currency: Travellers cheques and foreign currency notes can be easily converted into Nepalese currency with any branch of a bank authorised to deal in foreign exchange or licensed money changers.
Exchange Rates: The rates for purchase and sale of Pound-Sterling and US Dollar currency notes and foreign currency travellers cheques, where applicable, are quoted by authorised dealers/money-changers within the floor and ceiling rates worked out daily in accordance with guidelines prescribed by Nepal Rastra Bank (the central bank of Nepal). For other currencies, banks quote rates based on market conditions. Currencies like Pound-Sterling, US Dollar, German Mark, Swiss-Francs, French and Japanese Yen are widely accepted.
Credit Cards:
Most of the International Cards (VISA/Master Card) are widely accepted by hotels and leading agents.
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