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

Citizens of Japan can get a visa on arrival in Nepal.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single 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 designated airport** — Enter Nepal through Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) or other land border checkpoints offering VOA
2. **Fill out arrival card** — Complete the immigration arrival card (usually provided on the aircraft)
3. **Proceed to VOA counter** — Go to the Visa on Arrival counter before immigration clearance
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photo, arrival card, onward ticket, and pay USD 30 (or equivalent) for 30-day tourist visa
5. **Receive visa sticker** — Immigration officer affixes visa sticker in passport
6. **Proceed to immigration check** — Present passport with visa to immigration officer for entry stamp

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of arrival
- **Completed arrival card** (Travel): Provided on the flight or at immigration counter
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent photo (may be taken at counter)
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Nepal within 30 days
- **Visa fee (cash or card)** (Financial): USD 30 or equivalent in local currency for 30-day tourist visa
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested by immigration officer

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask to show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at certain entry points (airports and some land borders).
- Overstaying the 30-day limit may result in fines or deportation.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of arrival.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed onward or return ticket before arrival
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or credit card to cover expenses
- **Previous immigration violations in Nepal** — Comply with all visa conditions during previous visits

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival card; Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee (cash or card); Proof of sufficient funds.

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

At least 6 months.

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