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title: Nepal visa for citizens of Costa Rica
description: "Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Stay up to 15 days. Fee: $25. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nepal visa for citizens of Costa Rica

Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Nepal.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival · Tourist Visa on Arrival (15/30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 15 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $25
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Evidence of sufficient funds for stay may be requested

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Nepal port of entry (airport or land border)** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter after disembarkation
2. **Fill out the arrival card** — Complete the disembarkation form on board or at the counter
3. **Submit passport and documents at the visa counter** — Hand over passport, photos, and arrival card to immigration officer
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay USD 25 in cash or credit card at the payment counter
5. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to passport control** — Wait for visa to be affixed, then pass through immigration
6. **Collect baggage and exit** — Proceed to baggage claim and then customs

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity from date of arrival)** (Identity): Original passport with two blank visa pages
- **Completed arrival card (disembarkation form)** (Travel): Provided on flight or at immigration counter
- **Passport-size photographs (2)** (Identity): Recent, taken within 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Must be confirmed and within stay period
- **Cash or credit card for visa fee payment** (Financial): US dollars preferred; exact fee: USD 25
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements, cash, or traveler's cheques
- **Hotel booking or invitation letter** (Travel, optional): May be requested to confirm accommodation

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques

Visa fee must be paid in USD; proof of funds may be requested

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) and designated land border entry points (e.g., Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Belhiya, Nepalgunj, Gaddachauki).
- Only 15-day multiple entry available for most nationalities; 30-day max stay applies.
- Overstaying leads to fines of USD 5 per day.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed outbound ticket before travel
- **Inadequate funds for stay** — Carry sufficient cash or bank statements showing funds
- **Passport not accepted (e.g., damaged or missing blank pages)** — Carry a passport in good condition with at least two blank visa pages

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Costa Rica need a visa for Nepal?

Citizens of Costa Rica can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Visa type: Tourist Visa on Arrival (15/30 days).

### How long can citizens of Costa Rica stay in Nepal?

Up to 15 days.

### How much does the Nepal visa cost for citizens of Costa Rica?

Government fee: $25.

### What documents do citizens of Costa Rica need for Nepal?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity from date of arrival); Completed arrival card (disembarkation form); Passport-size photographs (2); Onward or return ticket; Cash or credit card for visa fee payment; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Nepal?

At least 6 months.

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- [Nepal visa for every passport](/visa/nepal)
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