Currency Regulations:
The unit of the Nepalese currency is Rupee. One Nepalese Rupees is made of 100 paisa. Nepalese Rupee notes come in RS, 10, 20, 25,50,100,500,1000.
Foreign Visitors, other than the Indian nationals, are required to pay their hotel bills and air tickets in foreign currency. However the other payments must always be made in Nepalese currency, which can be exchanged at the Foreign Currency Exchange Counter at the airport. Any foreign currency can also be exchanged in hotels, banks and authorized foreign exchange dealers.
The rate of exchange of the foreign currencies is determined by the Nepal Rastra Bank and published in the daily newspapers.
Visa Fees
Nepalese Embassies and Consulate abroad issue the visa. It can also be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and costs US $ 30 for single entry and US $ 50 for multiple entry with two copies of passport sized photographs. The visa can be further extended at an extra cost. A valid Passport is required to enter Nepal except for Indian nationals
| Entries |
Fee |
| Single Entry |
US$ 30 for 60 days. |
| Multiple Entry |
US$ 80 for 50 days. |
| Visa extension fee |
US$ 30 for 30 days. |
| Re entry visa fee** |
US$ 30 for 30 days. |
- Children under 10 years need not pay visa fee.
- If a visitor already visited Nepal and intend to visit again within same year (within Jan-Dec) can obtain entry visa paying US$ 30 for 30 days
** If a person stays in Nepal more than 15 days and wish to reenter same year (Jan-Dec) will get free visa. (NEW)
***Transit passenger will get free transit visa for 72 hours. (NEW) |
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FOR TIBET
A visa is required to enter Tibet, Autonomous Region of China. One can get a visa at the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu and need two copies of passport sized photographs.
Visa Fee
| Entries |
Fee |
| Single Entry |
US$ 26 |
- A visa for China does not entitle you to travel in Tibet
- Rush fee US$ 17 shall be charged if a person needs visa same day.
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FOR BHUTAN
Visa application procedure is required to done in advance through tour operator and receive advance approval before you travel to Bhutan but actual visa are issued only when you arrive in the country. A three copies passport sized photograph is required on arrival.
Visa Fee
| Entries |
Fee |
| Single Entry |
US$ 20 for 14 days |
- US $10 as tourism development must be paid on arrival
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AIRPORT TAX
Tribhuvan International Airport - Kathmandu
| International Departure |
Airport Tax |
| To SAARC Nations |
Rs 1356 |
| To other Int’l Destinations |
Rs 1695 |
| Domestic Departure (within Nepal) |
Airport Tax |
| Any airport |
Rs 170 |
- A visa for China does not entitle you to travel in Tibet
- Rush fee US$ 17 shall be charged if a person needs visa same day.
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