Visa Info

Nepal at a Glance
Official Name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
Area: 147,181 sq km.
Geography: Nepal is a landlocked country located between China, in the North, and India in East, West and South. Highest point Mt. Everest (8848m) and lowest Kechana Kalan (60m above sea level)
Capital: Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. Kathmandu is a valley surrounded by four hills, Such as Fulchowki, Chandragiri, Shivapuri and Nagarjun. Kathmandu valley has three major cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. Situated at the altitude of 4,500 feet above sea level, Kathmandu is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. Before the unification of Nepal in the 18th century, the three cities were independent states ruled by the Malla Kings.
Population: 23.1 million (According to the census of 2001)
Language: Nepali is the national language. However, people speak Gurung, Magar, Rai, Limbu, Newari, Tamang, Sherpa, Bhojpuri and Maithili among the others as their mother tongue. People in the urban areas understand English quite well.
Climate: Nepal has four seasons, Namely (1) Winter (Dec-Feb), (2) Spring (Mar-May),(3) Summer (June-Aug), (4) Autumn (Sept-Nov). Nepal can be visited round the year.
Political System: Multi-Party System of Democracy
People/Religion: Nepal has more than 105 ethnic groups with diverse culture, traditions and lifestyle. Nepali people can be divided into two distinct groups: Indo-Burman and Mongoloid. Nepal is a secular state with majority of people following Hinduism. However, people practicing Buddhism, Christianity and Islam among others live in a good harmony.
Administrative Division: Though Nepal is a federal republic, federal states are yet to be carved. Nepal is divided into five development regions, 14 zones and 75 districts.
Geographical Division: Geographically, Nepal is divided into Hills, Mountain and Tarai regions.

Entry Procedures
All foreigners, except the Indians, net to have a valid passport and a visa to enter Nepal. Visas can be availed from Nepali diplomatic missions and consular offices station abroad of upon arrival at Tribhuvan International airport (TIA) and other entry points.

Visa Information
Tourist Visa:
The foreign tourist visiting Nepal shall be granted the tourist visa.
i. The tourist visa shall be granted for a period in maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Visa year means January to December).
ii.Tourist who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year.
iii. If any foreigner who has entered into Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to spend even the period during which he may stay in Nepal with the tourist visa of the other visa year, he may use such facility.
iv. Provided, However that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of his stay.
Transit Visa:
Foreigners, Who have entered in Nepal to stay for a night in Nepal and willing to use Nepal's airport to visit another country with plane ticket of foreigners, traveling in the accidentally force landed plane for any circumstances shall be issued transit visa for one day.
Visa Fee:
1. US $ 25 for Tourist Visa with multiple entries for 15 Days.
2. US $ 40 for Tourist visa with multiple entries for 30 Days.
3. US $ 100 for Tourist Visa with multiple entries for 100 Days.
Note: Visa and regulations are subjected to change.

Tourist Information
Foreigner Exchange: Foreign currencies must be exchanged only at banks or at the authorized foreign exchange money at the foreign exchange counter at TIA upon arrival.
Airport: Banks are open between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM from Sunday to Friday. They are closed on Saturday and on public holidays. But some banks open on Saturday and on public holidays too.
Time: Nepal Standard Time is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time.
Official Holidays: Saturday is the weekend holidays in Nepal, when most government offices are closed. Most business houses, however, remain open on Saturdays as well.
Working Hours: Govt. Offices open from 10 AM to 5 PM in summer and 10 AM to 4 PM in winter.