Nepal visa on arrival for citizens of Italy: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Nepal, and citizens of Italy can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 30 days.
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Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
30 days
Our guide to the Nepal visa from Italy
Italian passport holders need a visa on arrival to enter Nepal. The process is completed at the relevant immigration counter at the airport or border crossing, where travellers follow the instructions of the competent authorities.
For travel from Italy to Nepal, the visa is obtained on arrival at the point of entry. The associated stay is 30 days. Before departure, check the official portal or the competent embassy for the entry procedure that applies to your trip.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, Italian passport holders need a visa on arrival to travel to Nepal. The visa is obtained at the point of entry rather than through a prior visa application under this verified regime. Check the official portal before departure to confirm the current conditions for your journey.
How much does a visa for Nepal cost from Italy?
The official fee for a visa for Nepal is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Nepal really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Nepal?
The exact list for Nepal is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Nepal before you apply.
Documents and fees
The required documents and applicable fees should be confirmed through the official portal or the competent embassy before departure. Prepare the supporting items requested by the authorities and keep them accessible when you arrive. If cash payment is requested, bring exact change where practical.
How to apply for a visa for Nepal from Italy
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How to apply
On arrival in Nepal, go to the visa counter at the airport or relevant border crossing. Follow the instructions provided by the officers to submit the required items and make payment using the method indicated on site. Consult the official portal before travelling for the current arrival procedure.
Where do you apply for a visa for Nepal from Italy?
A visa on arrival for Nepal is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Italy on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Italy but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Nepal take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing times and tips
The visa is issued on arrival, with formalities completed at the competent counter at the point of entry. No processing time is stated here, so check the official portal for current information before you travel. The associated stay for the visa on arrival is 30 days.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Do not assume that documents, fees, or payment arrangements will remain the same for every trip. Avoid arriving without checking the official portal or the competent embassy first. Go to the visa counter on arrival and follow the instructions issued by Nepalese authorities.
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Other visa types for Nepal
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on September 11, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
30 days
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
5 years
Price
200–400 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
24 hours
Price
5 USD
Processing time
Same-day
Official websiteVerified
Study visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Non-Tourist Residence visa
Long-stay
Duration
1 year
Price
1,200 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Nepal
- Make sure you have a valid passport for at least six months after your planned departure.
- Keep photocopies of your important documents.
To extend your stay, go to the Kathmandu immigration office with the necessary documents.
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- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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