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title: Nepal visa for citizens of New Zealand
description: "Citizens of New Zealand can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $40. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nepal visa for citizens of New Zealand

Citizens of New Zealand 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 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $40
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Nepal entry point** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Fill out arrival card and visa application form** — Complete the disembarkation card and the visa application form (available at the counter).
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over your passport, photo, completed forms, and visa fee in USD.
4. **Receive visa sticker** — The officer will affix the visa sticker into your passport.
5. **Proceed to immigration** — Present your passport with the visa to the immigration officer for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): Recent, 2x2 inches, white background.
- **Arrival card (disembarkation form)** (Travel): Provided on the flight or at the border.
- **Visa fee in cash (USD)** (Financial): Exact change preferred; credit cards not accepted.
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Nepal.

## Good to know

- Carry exact change in USD as change may not be available.
- Visa on arrival is not available at all land borders; check official sources.
- Overstaying incurs fines and possible deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- **Insufficient blank pages** — Have at least two blank visa pages in your passport.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Carry a printed or digital copy of your departure ticket.
- **Incorrect visa fee amount or currency** — Bring the exact fee in US dollars; other currencies may not be accepted.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Nepal?

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

### How long can citizens of New Zealand stay in Nepal?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $40.

### What documents do citizens of New Zealand need for Nepal?

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Passport-sized photograph; Arrival card (disembarkation form); Visa fee in cash (USD); Onward or return ticket.

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

At least 6 months.

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