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title: Nepal visa for citizens of Malaysia
description: "Citizens of Malaysia can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nepal visa for citizens of Malaysia

Citizens of Malaysia 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.*

Official application site: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/

## 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
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** At least USD 50 per day (commonly asked but not strictly enforced)

## How to apply

1. **Pre-fill online form (optional)** — Visit the official Nepal Immigration portal and complete the online form to receive a barcode, which speeds up the on-arrival process.
2. **Arrive at designated port of entry** — Malaysian citizens can obtain visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Pokhara International Airport, and certain land borders.
3. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Look for the 'Visa on Arrival' signs after passing immigration checkpoints.
4. **Submit documents** — Provide passport, photograph, pre-filled form (or fill a paper form), onward ticket, and hotel reservation.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable fee in USD, EUR, or NPR cash. For 30-day stay: USD 50.
6. **Wait for visa processing** — Processing is usually immediate, taking only a few minutes.
7. **Collect passport with visa sticker** — Receive your passport with the visa affixed and verify the details.
8. **Proceed to immigration counter** — Queue at the immigration counter with your passport and completed arrival card for final entry clearance.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): 1-2 recent photos (white background)
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Printed copy or e-ticket with confirmed onward travel
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel, optional): Proof of accommodation for the stay period
- **Online pre-arrival form (optional)** (Travel, optional): Pre-fill form at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np to speed up process
- **Visa fee in cash** (Financial): USD, EUR or NPR cash; exact change recommended

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** USD 50 per day (commonly asked)
- Cash

Carry sufficient cash in USD or NPR; credit cards not accepted for visa fee.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at certain ports (airports and designated land borders).
- Visa fee must be paid in cash (USD, EUR, or NPR); exact change recommended.
- Online pre-arrival form can significantly reduce waiting time at the counter.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from arrival date** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned arrival date.
- **No return or onward travel ticket** — Have a confirmed onward or return ticket ready at the counter.
- **Insufficient funds or inability to pay visa fee** — Bring enough cash (USD/EUR/NPR) to cover the visa fee and expenses.
- **Previous immigration violations or banned entry** — Ensure no overstay or immigration violations in Nepal or other countries.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Passport; Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee in cash; Hotel reservation; Online pre-arrival form (optional).

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/

## Sources

- [nepaliport.immigration.gov.np](https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/)

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