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title: Nepal visa for citizens of Cuba
description: "Citizens of Cuba can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $25. Processing: Up to 1 day. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nepal visa for citizens of Cuba

Citizens of Cuba 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)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 1 day
- **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:** Min. USD 200 per person per day

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu)** — Upon landing, proceed to the Immigration counter marked 'Visa on Arrival'.
2. **Fill out the 'Arrival Card' and 'Visa Application Form'** — Use the kiosk or paper forms provided at the airport; have your passport and photo ready.
3. **Pay the visa fee in cash** — Pay the exact fee (USD 25 for 15 days, USD 40 for 30 days, USD 100 for 90 days) – USD, EUR, GBP or NPR accepted.
4. **Submit documents and receive visa sticker** — Present your passport, completed form, photo, and payment receipt to the immigration officer. The sticker will be affixed in your passport.
5. **Proceed through immigration and collect luggage** — After visa issuance, go through immigration control and then baggage claim.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and at least one blank visa page)** (Identity): Must be original and valid beyond intended stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Outbound flight booking from Nepal.
- **Passport-size photographs (2 copies, 35x45mm, white background)** (Identity): Recent, same as passport photo specifications.
- **Visa application form (filled at immigration counter)** (Supporting): Provided on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): For entire stay in Nepal.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement, traveler's checks, or cash equivalent.
- **Visa fee payment (USD or equivalent in cash)** (Supporting): Payable at immigration counter in cash (USD, EUR, GBP, or NPR).

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** USD 200 per day per person
- Bank statement
- Cash in hand
- Traveler's checks
- Credit card and recent statement

Evidence may be requested at discretion of immigration officer.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is available only at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) and certain land border checkpoints (e.g., Kodari, Kakarbhitta).
- If arriving overland, verify visa on arrival availability before travel.
- Passport must have at least one blank visa page – no exceptions.
- The visa fee is non-refundable and must be paid in cash on arrival.
- Overstay penalties are steep: USD 5 per day for up to 30 days, higher thereafter.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- **No onward ticket or proof of exit** — Carry a printed or digital copy of your onward/return flight booking.
- **Incomplete or missing documents (photo, form, fee)** — Have all required documents ready before queueing at the counter.
- **Previous visa violation or overstay in Nepal** — Clear any past overstays or penalties before reapplying.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Cuba need a visa for Nepal?

Citizens of Cuba can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist).

### How long can citizens of Cuba stay in Nepal?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $25.

### How long does Nepal visa processing take?

Typically Up to 1 day.

### What documents do citizens of Cuba need for Nepal?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and at least one blank visa page); Return or onward ticket; Passport-size photographs (2 copies, 35x45mm, white background); Visa application form (filled at immigration counter); Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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