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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit NP?

UK passport holders can get a Nepal tourist visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) and major land borders. Fees are USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), or USD 125 (90 days), all multiple-entry. You can also pre-fill the online form up to 15 days before arrival to speed up the airport queue. British citizens holding an ordinary passport do not need a visa in advance to visit Nepal for tourism. Nepal grants a tourist visa on arrival to UK nationals at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and at designated land border crossings (e.g. from India). The visa is issued for 15, 30, or 90 days, costs USD 30, USD 50, or USD 125 respectively, and is multiple-entry by default, allowing side trips to India or Tibet and return within validity. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the entry date and have a blank page. Payment is in cash, with US dollars strongly preferred (cards work at some counters but are unreliable). Travellers can pre-complete the online visa application up to 15 days before arrival via the Department of Immigration portal to shorten the airport queue; this is not an eVisa but a pre-registration that still requires payment and biometric photo capture at the immigration counter. A pre-arranged tourist visa can alternatively be obtained from the Embassy of Nepal in London. Total tourist stay (including extensions) may not exceed 150 days in a calendar visa year (January to December). Overstaying carries heavy fines.
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 (also pre-registerable online)
Maximum stay
15, 30 or 90 days per entry; max 150 days per visa year (Jan-Dec)
per entry
Entries
Multiple entry
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 immigration counter
standard track
Validity
Enter within validity; online pre-application valid up to 15 days before arrival
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Ensure your UK passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned arrival date and has at least one blank page for the visa stamp.
· 6 months validity· 1 blank page
/02
Pre-fill the online form (optional)
Up to 15 days before arrival, complete the application at the Department of Immigration online portal and print or note the submission receipt to speed up the airport queue.
· Optional· Up to 15 days ahead
/03
Prepare cash and a photo
Carry the visa fee in US dollars cash (preferred) and a passport-sized photo, though airport kiosks can also capture a photo.
· USD cash· Passport photo
/04
Use the arrival kiosks
At Tribhuvan International Airport, use the self-service kiosks to fill or retrieve your form and generate a receipt, or complete a paper form at land borders.
· Kiosk or paper form
/05
Pay the visa fee
Pay at the visa fee counter (USD cash preferred; cards accepted at some counters) for your chosen 15, 30 or 90-day duration and keep the receipt.
· Keep receipt
/06
Get stamped at immigration
Present your passport, receipt and form at the immigration desk to receive the visa-on-arrival stamp, then proceed to baggage and customs.
· Immigration desk
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items
Personalized checklist
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UK passport valid 6+ months beyond entry with a blank page
required
Visa fee in US dollars cash (USD 30 / 50 / 125)
required
Completed arrival/visa form (online pre-fill or airport kiosk)
required
Passport-sized photo
recommended
Confirmation of first night's accommodation
recommended
Onward or return travel details
recommended
Travel insurance covering healthcare and repatriation
recommended
Online visa pre-application receipt (if pre-filled)
optional
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/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 extensionUSD 45 (first 15 days) + USD 3/dayAt Department of Immigration; max 150 days/year
Total estimateUSD 30USD 125incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy of Nepal, London (in advance)
30-45 minutes in person; 2-3 working days by post
Apply for a pre-arranged tourist visa before travel to avoid airport queues.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visa-on-arrival policy for most nationalities
Nepal grants tourist visas on arrival to UK citizens and most nationalities at Tribhuvan International Airport and major land borders.
High
/02
Tourism and trekking
Most UK visitors travel for sightseeing, trekking and cultural tourism, all covered by the tourist visa on arrival.
High
/03
Multiple-entry flexibility
The multiple-entry visa lets travellers make side trips to India or Tibet and return within validity.
Medium
/04
Visiting friends and family
Short social visits to friends or relatives are permitted on the tourist visa.
Medium
/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
United Kingdom to Nepal route verified
Confirmed visa-on-arrival for UK ordinary passport holders against the Nepal Department of Immigration, the Embassy of Nepal in London and UK FCDO travel advice. Fees USD 30/50/125 for 15/30/90 days, multiple-entry.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UK citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Yes, but you do not need one in advance. UK passport holders get a tourist visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and at designated land borders.
How much does the Nepal visa on arrival cost?+
Is the Nepal tourist visa single or multiple entry?+
Can I apply online before travelling?+
How long can I stay in Nepal?+
What passport validity does Nepal require?+
/11 — Passport tools

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