Nepal visa info
Nepal's ETA visa process is hit and miss
**2026: try getting an ETA online but if that fails then get a visa on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu. Regardless, only pay the via fee by cash on arrival!**
Unlike other ETA's (Electronic Travel Authorisation) that must be filled out ahead of time, with Nepal you can simply arrive and fill out at the airport Immigration Hall. Do try filling out ahead of time as you will be asked at airline check in however sometimes the form fails.
Nepal visa
24 hour visa (plus 24 hours free) for $5
15 days for $30
30 days for $50
90 days for $125
Payment on arrival is by cash in any major currency. The fee is set in USD, and if paying cash in another currency the bank collecting this fee at the airport calculates the exchange rate and change is given in rupees. In theory, they can take a credit card payment but it is a longer process and you will wish you brought cash.
Fill out the https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/eta-visa-processing up to 15 days before arrival. The last step of this process is a OPT six digit pin that is emailed to you. (This OTP sometimes fails and instead, you can fill out this form on machines in the immigration arrival hall. The system probably will fail if you have visited Nepal previously in the same calendar year.)
The link for a visa on arrival if you are already in Kathmandu's airport is:
https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival
US citizens 5 year tourist visa
Due to reciprocity, US citizens can get a 5 year multiple entry tourist visa for $160 from the Nepal consulates in the US. This is particularly good value for trekkers and will save time in lines too!
Trekking permits
If a permit is required for our trek, we take care of them. To process the restricted area trekking permits permits (if needed) we need passport-style photo and a scan/photo of your passport details page - send to us by email, and a photo of your visa once you have arrived in Kathmandu. The TIMS permit system no longer exists.
National park/conservation area entry fee
We provide and pay for this, unless otherwise stated.
Carry your passport with you while trekking
Despite the info on some major websites, you should take your passport trekking, perhaps carrying in your daypack in a Ziplock. You can also keep a copy of the details page on your phone.
Transiting via New Delhi
There is a tourist e-visa available, see our India visa info. Do NOT transit Delhi with a Garmin InReach or similar or satellite phone.