British passport · Nepal
Do British citizens need a visa for Nepal?
In brief
Yes, but they can get it on arrival: British passport holders get a visa on arrival in Nepal (15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry; extendable to 150 days per calendar year).
Nepal visa fee for British citizens: A tourist visa costs USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days or USD 125 for 90 days, counted from entry. USD 30 ≈ GBP 22, USD 50 ≈ GBP 37, USD 125 ≈ GBP 93 at the ECB rate of . Official fee. Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal, checked .
Nepal visa processing time for British citizens: none: the visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Conditions: at Tribhuvan International Airport and designated land entry points; free for up to 30 days once a year for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and free for Chinese nationals (up to 150 days a year).
Also: eVisa · 15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry.
All other passport holders may obtain a Visa on Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and other designated entry points.
Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of NepalApply only at nepaliport-new.immigration.gov.npReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa on arrival · 15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry; extendable to 150 days per calendar yearat Tribhuvan International Airport and designated land entry points; free for up to 30 days once a year for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and free for Chinese nationals (up to 150 days a year) |
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| Stay | 15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry; extendable to 150 days per calendar year |
| Validity and entries | Use the visa within 6 months of issue; once issued it cannot be withdrawn and the fee is not refunded.1 |
| Official fee | A tourist visa costs USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days or USD 125 for 90 days, counted from entry.1 |
| Official processing | Issued on arrival; no processing time stated |
| Where to apply | Apply online for the ETA/eVisa with the Department of Immigration and pay in USD by card, or get the visa on arrival.1Official site: nepaliport-new.immigration.gov.np |
Do British citizens need a visa for Nepal?
The Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal lists the UK among the countries whose nationals get a visa on arrival. Stay: 15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry; extendable to 150 days per calendar year. Conditions: at Tribhuvan International Airport and designated land entry points; free for up to 30 days once a year for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and free for Chinese nationals (up to 150 days a year).
“All other passport holders may obtain a Visa on Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and other designated entry points.”
Conditions and exceptions
British children under 10 get a free visa for up to 30 days; the normal fee applies to 90-day visas.
Children Under 10 All nationalities except US citizens eligible for gratis visa (up to 30 days). Normal fees apply for 90-day visas.
Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal · checked
Nepal visa types for British citizens
eVisa · 15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry
Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal · checked
Tourist visas can be extended inside Nepal, at USD 3 a day (minimum 15 days), up to 150 days per calendar year, at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or the Immigration Office in Pokhara; overstaying costs USD 5 a day.
Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal · checkedUse the visa within 6 months of issue; once issued it cannot be withdrawn and the fee is not refunded.
Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal · checked
How to apply
Apply online for the ETA/eVisa with the Department of Immigration and pay in USD by card, or get the visa on arrival.
Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal · checked
Fee
A tourist visa costs USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days or USD 125 for 90 days, counted from entry.
Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal · checkedTourist visas can be extended inside Nepal, at USD 3 a day (minimum 15 days), up to 150 days per calendar year, at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or the Immigration Office in Pokhara; overstaying costs USD 5 a day.
Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
The visa is issued on arrival at the border; the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Nepal visa-free for British citizens now?
Not visa-free: British citizens get a visa on arrival (15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry; extendable to 150 days per calendar year). Conditions: at Tribhuvan International Airport and designated land entry points; free for up to 30 days once a year for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and free for Chinese nationals (up to 150 days a year).
How much does a Nepal visa cost for British citizens?
A tourist visa costs USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days or USD 125 for 90 days, counted from entry.
Can I get a Nepal visa in 7 days?
The visa is issued on arrival at the border. The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a British passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal: entry rule, visa types, fees, entry conditions, documents and how to apply
- Nepal Tourism Board: documents