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Nationals of SAARC
countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal. As per
this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa. However, effective
from October 2000, Indians traveling to Nepal by air have to show
upon arrival at entry point a valid photo identity like a passport,
voter's identity or an identify card issued by the Indian
government. Temporary identity card with photographs issued by
Nepal-based Indian diplomatic missions is considered in case of
exception. Children under 10 years need not show any identification.
Other non-Nepali visitors do not need visa to be in Nepal for three
days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of
three days. Free visa is to be given to tourists for re-entry to
Nepal provided they stay at least for 15 days in the country in that
visa year.
First single entry to Nepal for 60 days from the date of entry is
US $ 30 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency. The
second entry in the same visa year for 30 days from the date of
entry is US $ 30.
Multiple entry for one visa year is US $ 50 plus US $ 30 for
single entry or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.
For Sri Lankan pilgrims visiting Lumbini, a single entry visa for
15 days is US $10 or equivalent convertible currency.
The visitors who wish to stay for more than 60 days in Nepal can
extend their tourist visa by paying US $ 30 or equivalent
convertible foreign or Nepali currency for 30 days from the
Department of Immigration.
For foreign investors business visa with multiple entry facility
for a period of one year and five years can be obtained from the
Department of Immigration on the recommendation of Department of
Industry and Commerce by paying US $ 100 and US $ 250 or equivalent
convertible foreign or Nepali currency.
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