Nepal Tourist Visa for Pakistani Passport Holders
Fee Breakdown
Key Requirements
- ✓ Pakistani passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
- ✓ Completed arrival card (provided on arrival or online)
- ✓ Sufficient funds for the duration of stay
- ✓ Return or onward ticket
- ✓ Passport-size photographs (2 copies)
- ✓ Confirmed hotel booking or accommodation details
- ✓ Visa fee payment in USD or NPR cash at the airport
Documents Required
Step-by-Step Application Process
Step 1: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu or any authorized land border crossing.
Step 2: Collect and fill out the visa arrival form available at the visa counter.
Step 3: Alternatively, complete the online arrival form in advance at the eVisa portal to save time at the airport.
Step 4: Proceed to the visa on arrival counter with your completed form, photographs, passport, and supporting documents.
Step 5: Pay the visa fee of USD 30 (or NPR 3000) in cash. Credit cards may be accepted at some counters.
Step 6: Receive your visa stamp in your passport and proceed to immigration clearance.
Step 7: Collect your baggage and complete customs formalities before entering Nepal.
⚠️ Important Notes
Pakistani passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and designated land border crossings. The total stay allowed in Nepal must not exceed 150 days per calendar year. Applying via the eVisa portal before departure is recommended to avoid queues at the airport. Always carry passport-size photographs and exact USD cash for the visa fee. Nepal is a popular destination for Pakistani tourists, trekkers, and religious pilgrims visiting Pashupatinath and other Hindu shrines.
Common Rejection Reasons
- ✗ Passport validity less than 6 months from the date of entry
- ✗ Insufficient funds to cover the stay
- ✗ No return or onward ticket presented
- ✗ Overstaying a previous Nepal visa
- ✗ Carrying prohibited or restricted items flagged during customs checks
- ✗ Incomplete or incorrectly filled arrival form
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Pakistani passport holders are eligible for visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and at authorized land border crossings. The process is straightforward and takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
The visa on arrival fee is USD 30 for up to 15 days, USD 50 for up to 30 days, and USD 125 for up to 90 days. It is advisable to carry the exact amount in cash as change may not always be available.
Yes, Nepal also offers an eVisa option which you can apply for online before your trip. This can save time at the airport. You can apply at the official Nepal eVisa portal.
Yes, you can extend your Nepal visa at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu. Extensions are available up to a total of 150 days per calendar year.
The visa fee is primarily accepted in US Dollars (USD) cash. Nepalese Rupees (NPR) are also accepted at some counters. Some airports may accept credit cards but carrying USD cash is strongly recommended.
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Apply through the official portal. Always use official government/embassy websites.
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