Nepal Visa for US Citizens 2026

Does a American Citizen Need a Visa for Nepal?

American passport holders require a visa to visit Nepal. The easiest options are the Visa on Arrival (VoA) available at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) and major land border crossings, or the Nepal eVisa applied for online at immigration.gov.np before departure.

Nepal Visa Fees for US Citizens

Payment is accepted in US Dollars, Euros, British Pounds, and other major currencies, or by credit/debit card at the Visa on Arrival counter.

How to Apply — Nepal eVisa (Recommended)

1. Visit immigration.gov.np and click Apply for Nepal Visa.
2. Fill in your passport details, travel dates, and entry point.
3. Upload a recent passport-size photo and the bio-data page of your passport.
4. Pay the visa fee online (USD 30 / 50 / 125 depending on duration).
5. Print or save the approval letter and present it on arrival.

Visa on Arrival — Step by Step

1. On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, proceed to the Visa on Arrival counters (before immigration).
2. Fill in the arrival card and visa application form (available at the counter).
3. Submit passport, photo, and fee payment.
4. Collect your visa sticker and proceed to immigration.

Required Documents

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay)
• One recent passport-size photograph (white background)
• Completed visa application form
• Visa fee payment (USD 30 / 50 / 125 in cash or card)
• Return or onward travel ticket
• Proof of accommodation in Nepal

Permitted Activities on a Nepal Tourist Visa

• Trekking (Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Langtang, etc.)
• Tourism and sightseeing (Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Chitwan)
• Mountaineering (separate climbing permit required)
• Short-term yoga or meditation courses