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Spain to Nepal visa requirements

Q: How much does the Nepal tourist visa cost for a Spaniard?

USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, or USD 125 for 90 days. All are multiple-entry.

Q: What documents do I need at the counter?

A passport valid 6+ months, one passport-size photo, the visa fee in USD cash, and the completed arrival form.

Q: Can I pay the visa fee with a card?

Cards are accepted at major international airports, but cash in USD is strongly recommended and is the only reliable option at land borders.

Q: Is Nepal part of the Schengen area or ETIAS?

No. Nepal is not in Schengen, so the 90/180 short-stay rule and ETIAS do not apply. Nepal has its own visa-on-arrival system.

Q: How long can I stay on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days per visa, and a maximum of 150 days total per calendar (visa) year, with in-country extensions available.

Spanish ordinary passport holders can get a tourist visa on arrival in Nepal. No advance visa is needed: pay the fee (USD 30 / 50 / 125 for 15, 30 or 90 days) at the airport or land border and receive a multiple-entry tourist visa on the spot. Nepal grants visa on arrival to citizens of most countries, including Spain. A Spanish national arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu), Pokhara, Gautam Buddha (Lumbini) or eligible land borders fills out the arrival form (often via a self-service kiosk), pays the fee in USD or another major convertible currency, and is issued a multiple-entry tourist visa valid for 15, 30 or 90 days. A passport with at least six months of remaining validity and a passport photo are required. Spain is NOT on Nepal's list of 13 nationalities barred from visa on arrival (Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Syria, Zimbabwe), so the VoA channel applies. Nepal is not in the Schengen area and the 90/180 Schengen rule and ETIAS do not apply here. Travelers may optionally pre-fill the online arrival form within 15 days of travel to speed up the airport process, but no pre-approval is mandatory for Spanish citizens. A maximum of 150 days of tourist stay is permitted per visa year (January-December), extendable in-country.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist visa on arrival (multiple entry)

Maximum stay

15, 30 or 90 days (max 150 days per visa year)

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 30 (15 days) / USD 50 (30 days) / USD 125 (90 days)

consular fee only

Processing time

On arrival, typically 15-45 minutes at the airport counter

standard track

Validity

Use within the calendar (visa) year; stay counted from date of entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Spanish passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date and has a blank page for the visa sticker.

· 6 months validity· Blank page

/02

Prepare a passport photo and USD cash

Bring one recent passport-size photo and the exact visa fee in USD (or another major currency). Cards are accepted at major airports but cash is safest, especially at land borders.

· 1 photo· USD cash

/03

Optional: pre-fill the online arrival form

Within 15 days of travel you can complete the form at the Department of Immigration online portal to receive a barcode/submission receipt and skip queuing at the kiosk.

· Optional· Within 15 days

/04

Complete the arrival form on landing

At Tribhuvan, Pokhara or Gautam Buddha airport, use the self-service kiosk (or paper form at land borders) to enter your details and choose 15, 30 or 90 days.

· Kiosk· Choose duration

/05

Pay the visa fee

Take the kiosk receipt to the visa fee counter and pay USD 30/50/125 depending on the duration selected.

· Fee counter

/06

Receive the visa and clear immigration

Present the receipt, photo and passport at the immigration desk to get the tourist visa sticker and entry stamp.

· Immigration desk· Visa sticker

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Spain -> Nepal · Tourist visa on arrival (multiple entry)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredSpanish passport valid 6+ months with a blank visa page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredOne recent passport-size photo (light background)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredVisa fee in USD cash (USD 30 / 50 / 125)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredCompleted arrival/visa form (kiosk or online barcode)

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RecommendedProof of onward/return travel

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedHotel booking or address in Nepal

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel insurance covering Nepal (and trekking if applicable)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

OptionalBackup card for fee payment at major airports

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

optional

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesNepal Department of Immigration - Visa on Arrival Nepal Department of Immigration - Tourist Visa Nationals not eligible for visa on arrival (TIA Immigration)

Application link included: Nepal Department of Immigration - Visa on Arrival

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa on arrival - 15 daysUSD 30Multiple entry

Tourist visa on arrival - 30 daysUSD 50Multiple entry

Tourist visa on arrival - 90 daysUSD 125Multiple entry

Visa extension (in-country)USD 45 + USD 3/dayMin 15 days; up to 150 days/year total

Total estimateUSD 30 — USD 125incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival at airport

15-45 minutes on landing

Complete the kiosk form, pay the fee and collect the visa at immigration. Recommended for most Spanish tourists.

Online pre-fill (arrival form barcode)

Submit within 15 days before travel

Optional pre-registration that produces a barcode to speed up the airport kiosk step; payment is still made on arrival.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Carrying enough USD cash

Land borders and busy airport counters may not reliably accept cards; bring the exact fee in USD to avoid delays.

High

/02

Choosing the wrong visa duration

Travelers underestimate their stay and must extend in-country at extra cost; pick the duration that covers your full trip.

Medium

/03

Passport validity under 6 months

Boarding or entry can be refused if the passport does not have 6 months of remaining validity.

Medium

/04

Exceeding 150 days in a visa year

Tourists are capped at 150 days of stay per calendar visa year and cannot exceed it even with extensions.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Spain to Nepal route verified

Confirmed via Nepal Department of Immigration and authoritative guides that Spanish ordinary passport holders receive a multiple-entry tourist visa on arrival (USD 30/50/125). Spain is not among the 13 nationalities barred from VoA (Iran added March 2026).

/09 — The questions