Nepal visa on arrival for citizens of the Netherlands: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Nepal, and citizens of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands
Travellers holding a Netherlands passport need a visa to enter Nepal. The applicable route is a visa on arrival, requested at the airport or border counter when entering the country.
The visa on arrival procedure is completed at the point of entry in Nepal before continuing your journey. The associated stay duration is 30 days. Always check current requirements through the official portal or the relevant embassy before departure.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, holders of a Netherlands passport need a visa to travel to Nepal. They can use the visa on arrival procedure at the point of entry, including an airport or border crossing, subject to the arrangements in place at that location.
How much does a visa for Nepal cost from the Netherlands?
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?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
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 stay duration associated with the visa on arrival is 30 days. Required documents, fees and payment methods should be confirmed through the official portal or the relevant embassy, as those details are not provided here. Bring cash in exact change if this is indicated by the official source.
How to apply for a visa for Nepal from the Netherlands
- 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, follow signs to the visa on arrival counter and submit your request before immigration control. Officials can direct you through the required steps, the information to provide and the order of the process. Check the official portal before travelling to confirm the procedure for your intended point of entry.
Where do you apply for a visa for Nepal from the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the Netherlands 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 and practical advice
The visa is requested on arrival, so allow time for the formalities before leaving the immigration area. No processing time is stated here. Before departure, check official requirements, your intended point of entry and payment arrangements so that you arrive with the requested items.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Do not confuse the associated 30-day stay duration with visa validity or with processing time. Avoid relying on unofficial information about documents or fees. Check requirements with the official portal or the relevant embassy before travelling.
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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 to extend your stay in Nepal
- Fill out the online form before arrival to avoid queues.
- Ensure you have a valid passport for at least six months after your entry into Nepal.
For a prolonged stay, it is advisable to request a sufficiently long visa to avoid local complications.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Nepal from the Netherlands?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from the Netherlands directly at the border of Nepal (allowed duration: 30 days).
How long does it take to get a visa for Nepal?▾
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.
How do you apply for a visa for Nepal from the Netherlands?▾
The visa is issued at the dedicated counter after landing. Before departure, check that your entry point actually issues it, and bring the fee, often in cash, along with your supporting documents.
How long can you stay in Nepal?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 30 days.
What other visa types exist for Nepal?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Nepal offers among others: Business visa, Non-Tourist Residence visa, Study visa, Transit visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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