Your Complete Guide to Nepal Entry Requirements
Nepal Visa for Yoga Practitioners
Everything you need to know about visas for your yoga journey - on-arrival process, costs, duration options, and extensions for longer training programs.
Nepal Welcomes Yoga Travelers
Nepal offers one of the easiest visa processes in Asia, making it highly accessible for yoga practitioners from around the world. Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival - no advance application, embassy visit, or complicated paperwork required.
Whether you're coming for a week-long retreat, a month-long teacher training, or an extended yoga immersion, the flexible visa system accommodates all durations. Extensions are straightforward if you decide to stay longer.
Important: Visa regulations can change. Always verify current requirements with the Nepal Department of Immigration or your nearest Nepal embassy before traveling.
Tourist Visa Options & Costs
15 Days
$30 USD
Ideal for short retreats and weekend yoga workshops
30 Days
$50 USD
Perfect for 200-hour YTT programs and month-long retreats
90 Days
$125 USD
Best for extended training, 300-hour YTT, or sabbaticals
Visa Extension Rates
- Extension fee: $3 USD per day
- Maximum stay: 150 days per calendar year
- Processing time: 1-2 business days
- Where to extend: Immigration offices in Kathmandu or Pokhara
Visa On Arrival Process
Follow these steps when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu
Fill Arrival Card
Arrival cards are available on the plane or at the airport. Fill in your personal details, passport information, and accommodation address. You can use your yoga school or first hotel as the address.
Use Electronic Kiosks (Optional)
Self-service kiosks are available to speed up the process. Enter your information, scan your passport, and take a photo. The kiosk prints a receipt to take to the visa counter. Staff can assist if needed.
Pay Visa Fee
Proceed to the visa fee counter. Payment accepted in USD (preferred), EUR, GBP, or major currencies. Credit/debit cards are accepted but cash is faster. Keep your receipt.
Receive Visa Sticker
Present your passport, payment receipt, and completed arrival card at the immigration counter. The officer will stamp your passport with the visa. Check the dates are correct before leaving the counter.
Collect Baggage & Exit
Proceed to baggage claim and customs. Nepal has minimal customs checks for personal items. Exit through the green channel unless you have goods to declare. Welcome to Nepal!
What to Bring
Extending Your Visa in Nepal
Many yoga practitioners decide to extend their stay after experiencing Nepal's transformative environment. Visa extensions are straightforward and can be done in either Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Immigration Office - Kathmandu
- Location: Kalikasthan, near Dilli Bazaar
- Hours: Sunday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Processing: Same day to next day
- Note: Main office, can be busy
Immigration Office - Pokhara
- Location: Damside, near Fewa Lake
- Hours: Sunday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Processing: Same day typically
- Note: Less crowded, recommended for Pokhara-based travelers
Documents for Extension
Country-Specific Information
Visa on Arrival Countries
Most nationalities qualify for visa on arrival, including citizens of:
USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, EU countries, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, and most other countries worldwide.
Special Cases
Indian citizens: No visa required. Indians can enter Nepal freely and stay indefinitely with valid ID.
Chinese citizens: Free visa (gratis) for Chinese passport holders as of recent policy.
SAARC countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka - special provisions may apply.
Restricted Nationalities
A small number of nationalities require advance visa application. Check with the nearest Nepal embassy if you're from: Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Swaziland, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, or Afghanistan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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