Nepal Travel Information

Nepal Visa

• Effective from 16 July 2008
  Tourists who visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa.
  Entry
  Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepal Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal:
•  Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
   Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
   Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
   Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
   Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
   Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
   Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
   Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Tourist Visa

Visa Facility	Duration	Fee
Multiple entry	15 days	US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry	30 days	US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry	90 days	US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

Tourist Visa Extension
 Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is US $ 30 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is US$ 2 per day
 Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January – December).
Gratis (Free) Visa
 Gratis visa for 30 days available only for tourists of SAARC countries.
• Indian nationals do not require visa to enter into Nepal.

Obtaining a Transit Visa for Nepal

Transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at the entry points upon the production of departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal, by paying US $ 5 or equivalent convertible currency.

Fee for Transit Visa
US$ 5.00

Requirements

1. A valid Passport and two Passport size photographs.
2. Completely filled up immigration form.
3. Visa fee according to period you would like to stay (i.e. for 1 Month fee of US $30, for 2 Months US $60).
4. Visa extensions (up to 2 months) are easy to obtain at the city Immigration office in Kathmandu or in Pokhara.

When to Visit

Clothing: You are advised to bring sufficiently modest, comfortable and casual clothes which are easy to wash and dry. The season and where you’re headed to mostly dictate the type of clothes you pack for the trip. Medium weight cottons are a good choice for the year round and short or long sleeved shirts are good for spring and fall. You may even add a jacket or sweater for chilly evenings. From Nov-Feb in the valley you’ll need a warm sweater and a jacket or down vest for chilly mornings and evenings. Since only the expensive hotels have heating systems, you may also need a warm down sleeping bag.

 

Currency Exchange

Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorized foreign exchange dealers. The receipts from such transaction are to be obtained and retained. Credit Cards like the American Express, Visa and Master Card are accepted. Also now you can find ATM machine in different places in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Convertible currencies are as follows
Dollar – US, Australian, Hong Kong, Canadian, Singapore; Franc – Swiss, French, Belgium; Kroner; Danish, Swedish; Sterling Pound, Netherlands Guilder, German Mark, Japanese Yen, Italian Lira, Euro and Austrian Shilling. From Indian citizens, Indian currency (except Rs. 500 notes) is accepted in Nepal.

Please retain your encashment slip for changing back local currency to foreign currency on departure at the exit points or at Tribhuvan International Airport departure lounge.

Currency Exchange Rate : 25.12.2009

Currency	Unit	Buying	Selling
Indian Rupee	100	160	160.15
Pound Sterling	1	119.2	120.16
Euro	1	106.98	107.85
U.S. Dollar	1	74.47	75.07

Banks

Banks are normally open between 10 am to 02.30 pm from Sunday to Thursday whereas on Fridays they are open only till 01 PM. Saturday is an official holiday.

Official Holidays

Apart from Public Holidays, Saturdays are weekend holidays in the Kathmandu Valley when most Government offices are closed. Most businesses are closed only on Saturdays.

Working Hours

Government offices through out Nepal have their working hours from 10.00 am to 05 pm in summer and from 10.00 am till 04.00 pm in winter.

 

Hospitals and Drug Stores

Most of the medicines and drugs are available in the hospitals, drug stores, dispensaries and pharmaceutical shops of Kathmandu, including those imported from overseas. There are many reputable general hospitals and private clinics in Kathmandu. Kathmandu’s CIWEC Clinic - Phone: 4424111/4440100; www.ciwec-clinic.com, has a very useful website providing medical advice relating specifically to travel in Nepal.

Other useful telephone numbers are: Ambulance: 4228094, Blood Bank : 4225344, Nepal International Clinic 4434642, NORVIC Hospital 4258554 www.norvichospital.com Patan Hospital: 5522266 and Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital: 4412808, 4412363.