Planning a travel to Nepal? Excited about Visit Nepal 2020<\/a>? Here\u2019s how you can avail a tourist visa.<\/p>\n First things first, Nepal ensures an easy visa access by making tourists visas (ranging from 15 – 90 days) available at Kathmandu\u2019s international airport and all other land border crossings open to foreigners.<\/p>\n Tourists can fill details online before-hand or do it at the venue. They can also avail the visas at Nepali embassies and consulates across the globe.<\/p>\n Checklist for Visa<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Visa Exemptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n List of Nepal Land Borders Crossings<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Visa Validity<\/strong> Nepal Air Visa<\/strong> If travelers are particular about their time then they may fill out the form online<\/a> and upload a digital photograph in less than 15 days from their Nepal visit.<\/p>\n 1) Single-entry Visa:<\/strong> A single-entry visa\u2019s validity lasts for 15, 30 and 90 days and costs USD 25, 40 and 100, respectively. Tribhuvan International Airport allows tourists to pay visa fees in any major currency. However, at land borders officials mandate payment in US dollars.<\/p>\n SAARC<\/a> countries can avail a 30-day visa for free on arrival.<\/p>\n 2) Multiple-entry Visa:<\/strong> If tourists make sudden plans of branching out to Bhutan, India or Tibet, then it\u2019s best to avail a multiple-entry visa at a cost of extra USD 20<\/p>\n Tourist Tip<\/em>:<\/span><\/span> Tourists can also convert their single-entry visa to a multiple-entry visa at a cost of USD 20 at Kathmandu\u2019s Central Immigration Office.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n If tourists stay beyond the Visa expiration date, then they will have to pay a fine of USD 3 + Visa extension fee of USD 2 per day at the airport for within 30 days from expiration.<\/p>\n Visa Extensions<\/strong> Instead of getting a 60-day visa and later on applying for an extension, it is advisable to apply for a 90-day visa.<\/p>\n Checklist for Visa extension:<\/strong><\/p>\n Tourist Tip<\/em><\/span>: The application form also enquiries for tourists\u2019 Nepali street address<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Kathmandu<\/a> and Pokhara<\/a> have plenty of photo studios that can print a set of eight passport-size photos at a cost of NPR 250.<\/p>\n The Visa extension is processed on the same day, usually within two hours.<\/p>\n Tourist Tip<\/em><\/span>: Trekking and travel agencies can assist with the visa-extension process with a commission.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Tourists can extend their stay up to 150 days in a calendar year after which they\u2019ll have to produce an air ticket to prove that they are leaving the country.<\/p>\n Restricted Area Permits<\/strong> Customs Dos and Don\u2019ts<\/strong> The reason behind the concern on antique exports is the theft of Nepali art over the last 20 years. If there is any doubt concerning an antique\u2019s authenticity, a tourist should visit and obtain a certificate from the Department of Archeology, National Archives Building in central Kathmandu.<\/p>\n Tourist Tip<\/span>: If a tourist is visiting the department between 10 and 1 PM, he\/she should receive their certificate by 5 PM, the same day.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n (These regulations also apply for precious and semiprecious stones<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Visa is one of the requirements for the entry of US citizens into Nepal.<\/p>\n There are two ways for US Citizens to obtain a Nepal visa:<\/strong><\/p>\n Visa Extension<\/strong> For entry to Nepal, tourists require:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note that the medical clearance may not be limited to the points listed above.<\/p>\nHow to Go About a Nepal Tourist Visa?<\/h3>\n
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\nA Nepali Visa validity lasts from three to six months from the issuing date. Citizens of South Asian countries except India need Nepali visas. Although, in case a tourist is entering once in a calendar year then the Visa is free.<\/p>\n
\nTo obtain a visa after flight arrival, tourists must fill an application form at one of the auto-registrations machines, equipped to take a digital picture.<\/p>\nTypes of Visas<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nA visa extension can be availed only at Kathmandu and Pokhara immigration offices at a minimum fee of USD 30 (payable only in NPR) for 15 days and plus USD 2 after that period.<\/p>\n\n
\nMany remote rural areas, particularly the ones close to Tibet border require a restricted area permit, which is applicable to those trekking<\/a> in Dolpo,Humla, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu,Mustang, Nar-Phu, and Tsum Valley regions. Permits can be obtained from a registered trekking agency and range between
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\nMost people are upset about making past the airport with only their belongings. If you don\u2019t want to face any customs regulations hassles, you will want to keep the below in mind:<\/p>\n\n
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Information on US Citizens Visa to Nepal<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Checklist for US Citizens Applying for Nepal Visa:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Nepal Visa Fees and Payment Modes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nUS citizens travelling to Nepal can extend their visas for up to 150 days. However, if their extension exceeds 120 days, they will have to produce proof of outward travel from Nepal, which may be a
\npre-booked flight.<\/p>\nMedical Clearance<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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