Visa for the United Kingdom from Nepal: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. A Nepali citizen must hold a Standard Visitor visa before boarding for the UK. It covers tourism, visiting friends or relatives, and some short-term business activities, for a maximum stay of 6 months. It does not allow you to work or to settle.

• Government fee135 GBP
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a valid passport, proof of sufficient funds, evidence of accommodation, the purpose of your trip and proof of ties to Nepal (job, family, property). The fee changes periodically, so check GOV.UK for the exact amount at the time you apply rather than relying on an approximate figure.

You apply online on GOV.UK, where you complete the form and pay the fee. You then book an appointment at a UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Nepal to give your fingerprints and photograph. Your passport and supporting documents are submitted at that appointment, according to the appointed commercial partner.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Nepal, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Nepal 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.

Processing time varies by centre and season, so submit your file several weeks before your intended travel date. A priority service may be offered for an extra charge depending on the VAC. Also check any health requirements (yellow fever, vaccinations) on the official source.

The most common mistake is weak or inconsistent financial evidence, which raises doubts about your intention to return. Do not book non-refundable tickets before the visa is granted. Make sure the duration and purpose you declare match your supporting documents.