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title: Nepal visa for citizens of North Korea
description: "Citizens of North Korea 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 North Korea

Citizens of North Korea 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:** 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 required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated Nepalese entry point** — Only available at Kathmandu airport, Pokhara airport, and certain land border crossings
2. **Fill out visa application form at immigration counter** — Form provided on arrival
3. **Submit passport, photos, and application form** — Hand documents to immigration officer
4. **Pay visa fee in USD** — Cash only, exact change preferred
5. **Receive visa sticker in passport** — Process completes immediately at counter

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- **Passport-size photos (2 copies)** (Identity): White background, 35mm x 45mm
- **Visa application form (on arrival)** (Supporting): Filled out at immigration counter
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Nepal
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting): Bank statement or cash sufficient for stay
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): May be asked at immigration
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** not specified
- bank statement
- cash

Recommended to carry at least $50 per day of stay

## Good to know

- Not all border crossings offer visa on arrival; check official list before travel
- Visa on arrival may be refused without explanation
- Overstaying results in fines and possible deportation

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or invalid passport** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages
- **No onward ticket** — Always carry printed return/onward ticket
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry adequate cash or bank statement

## FAQs

### Do citizens of North Korea need a visa for Nepal?

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

### How long can citizens of North Korea stay in Nepal?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

### What documents do citizens of North Korea need for Nepal?

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Passport-size photos (2 copies); Visa application form (on arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel booking 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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