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title: Nepal visa for citizens of Ireland
description: "Citizens of Ireland can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Stay up to 150 days. Fee: $30. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nepal visa for citizens of Ireland

Citizens of Ireland 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 (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 150 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $30
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., cash, credit card, or bank statement).

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Nepal entry point** — Proceed to the 'Visa on Arrival' counter at Tribhuvan International Airport or designated land border.
2. **Fill in the visa application form** — Complete the online or paper form (available at kiosks or counters).
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, form, and pay the visa fee in USD (or equivalent local currency).
4. **Receive visa sticker and enter** — Immigration officer issues visa sticker in passport; proceed to baggage claim and exit.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of arrival.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos (35mm x 45mm) with white background.
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at immigration counter.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Nepal within allowed stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing adequate funds.
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): Recommended but not always mandatory.
- **Travel insurance** (Travel, optional): Not mandatory but strongly recommended.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of USD 50 per day of stay
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Proof of funds may be requested at immigration discretion.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Tribhuvan International Airport and certain land border crossings (e.g., Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Belahiya).
- Extension of stay is possible up to 150 days total; business travelers can obtain a 5-year visa on arrival with a license from the Ministry of Industry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket.** — Carry a printed or digital copy of your onward ticket.
- **Inadequate funds for stay.** — Carry sufficient cash or proof of funds (approx. USD 50 per day).

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Ireland can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 150 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Visa application form; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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