Nepal Travel Advice

Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.

You can access the FCDO advice for Nepal at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nepal

Entry requirements

• Entry requirements for children

Children under 5 years old do not require to be vaccinated or tested when arriving in Nepal. Unvaccinated older children are subject to the same health protocols as adults.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months when you submit your application for a visa. Ensure your passport is up to date, is valid for the entire length of your stay, and that you have completed the emergency contact details page.

Visa requirements

• General

Requirements are updated by Nepal’s Department of Immigration, sometimes at short notice. Overstaying your visa in Nepal is a serious crime and can lead to significant fines or potentially imprisonment. For the latest information on visa fees/fines, please check the Nepal Immigration website.

British passport holders can obtain their Nepal visa prior to departure for Approx £25 per person on this website [https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online ](https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online |blank)

• Visa on arrival

You can apply for a visa on arrival at Online Services or complete documentation at the arrivals hall of Kathmandu Airport.

Travel forms

The Government of Nepal has removed the requirement for travellers to complete an Online International Travel Arrival Form. However, when flying to Nepal from or through the UK, you will need to present certain documentation on arrival:

• A passport with at least six months’ validity
• A travel insurance document which covers health, immediate crisis, or rescue for the duration of your travel in Nepal
• Your initial hotel booking

Customs and medication

If you’re planning to take medication into Nepal, you should bring the prescription with you. For further details, contact the Embassy of Nepal. If you are symptomatic on arrival, you may be subject to testing; if you test positive, you will be required to quarantine in Government-provided facilities at your own expense.

COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements

The Government of Nepal has removed the requirement for travellers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test on arrival. However, requirements can change at short notice. Check with your carrier and/or look for official notices on the Department of Immigration’s main site.

Irish Passport Holders

Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice