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Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Sri Lankan citizens can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal, valid up to 30 days.

Visa on arrival

Sri Lankan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, for up to 30 days.

Last verified: 2026-10-02 · Source: Wikipedia visa policy article

At a glance

Visa type	Visa on arrival
Maximum stay	Up to 30 days
Processing time	At the airport or border
Application fee	Free (first visit each calendar year)
Passport validity required	Valid 6+ months
Where to apply	On arrival (or apply in advance at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np)

How to apply, step by step

Optional: apply in advance online at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np.
On arrival, go to the visa-on-arrival counter.
Show your passport, return ticket and accommodation details.
Get the visa stamp, then go through immigration.

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Document checklist

Sri Lankan passport (valid 6+ months)
Return or onward ticket
Accommodation details

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Frequently asked questions

How long can I stay?

Up to 30 days on the visa on arrival.

Is the visa free?

Yes, for up to 30 days on your first visit in a calendar year, as a SAARC citizen. On later visits that year, you pay the normal fees.

What happens if I overstay?

Fines, possible re-entry bans and complications for future applications.

About this page

Cross-checked against the Wikipedia article on the visa policy of Nepal linked above. Verified weekly against three independent sources.

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