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

Citizens of South 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 (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, bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated airport** — Enter Nepal through Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) or other land border with VOA facility.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Fill out the visa application form and submit passport and photos.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay USD 30 (or equivalent in local currency) for 30-day tourist visa.
4. **Receive visa sticker** — Immigration officer affixes visa sticker in passport.
5. **Proceed to immigration clearance** — Present passport with visa and boarding pass for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent color photos (35mm x 45mm).
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at immigration counter.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Nepal within 30 days.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing at least USD 50 per day.
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): Recommended to show address of stay.

## Proof of funds

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

Proof may be requested at immigration.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at certain entry points (airports and land borders).
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity.
- Overstaying may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Carry a confirmed return or onward flight ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or proof of funds for the stay.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Visa application form; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof.

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

At least 6 months.

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