Nepal Tourist Visa Extension 2026: Fees and Online Steps

If you are visiting Nepal and want to stay beyond your current tourist visa expiry date, apply for an extension before your permitted stay ends. Nepal's Department of Immigration accepts tourist visa extension applications through its official online system, with in-person processing in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Quick answer: A standard tourist visa extension costs USD 45 for the first 15 days, then USD 3 per additional day. The general maximum tourist stay is 150 days in a calendar year (1 January to 31 December). Additional charges and restrictions may apply to late applications, multiple re-entry, or particular visa categories. Check the Department of Immigration citizen charter before paying.

These are officially published general charges, not a promise that every applicant will be approved. Immigration officers determine eligibility, applicable exemptions, and any additional requirements.

Read the dates on your visa and any subsequent extensions. Count your total tourist days in Nepal during the current calendar year, not just the days on your latest visa sticker. A new application does not automatically reset the 150-day annual limit.

Go to NepaliPort and choose Visa Extension. You can also reach the service from the Department of Immigration website.

Use only official government domains ending in .gov.np. Avoid unofficial websites that advertise themselves as the government's visa-payment portal.

Complete the online form with your name as printed on the passport, passport number, nationality, existing visa details, contact information, and the extension period you are requesting. Review spelling and dates carefully.

Download or print the confirmation or receipt provided by the portal. Keep your application reference. If a payment step is presented, follow only the approved government payment instructions.

Bring your original passport and online application receipt to the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or the Immigration Office in Pokhara. Pokhara's official citizen charter specifies physical presence of the passport holder, with a guardian requirement for younger children.

Check current office hours and holiday notices before travelling. Online submission does not mean the extension is fully completed online.

Follow the officer's instructions for payment. Keep the receipt and confirm the approved expiry date and re-entry conditions before leaving. Do not assume the requested number of days has been granted until the official record confirms it.

The ordinary extension fee is USD 45 for up to 15 days, plus USD 3 per day beyond 15 days. For example, a 20-day extension has a standard fee of USD 60; a 30-day extension is USD 90. These are arithmetic examples of the published rate, excluding any extra charge, exemption or penalty.

An additional USD 25 is listed for the multiple re-entry facility where applicable. Late/overstay charges are listed separately at USD 5 per day. The final payable amount is determined by immigration officials and may depend on your circumstances.

Entry visa fees are different from extension fees. Do not confuse the initial 15-day tourist entry visa price with the 15-day extension charge.

The Department of Immigration provides tourist visa extension services in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Visitors based in the Annapurna region may find Pokhara more convenient, while travellers staying in the Kathmandu Valley may use the Kathmandu office.

The Pokhara Immigration Office citizen charter and the national citizen charter are useful for checking documents, fees and service notices. Processing estimates in charters are not guarantees; allow time for queues, verification and holidays.

Do not plan to resolve an expired visa at the airport immediately before an international departure. Arrange your extension through the authorised office beforehand.

Contact the Department of Immigration promptly. The published standard late/overstay charge is USD 5 per day, in addition to the applicable extension charges. A longer overstay or other violation may require additional administrative handling and could have more serious consequences.

Do not rely on a travel agent's informal promise that an overstay can be ignored. Keep your passport and travel records available and follow written official instructions.

The general tourist limit is 150 days in one calendar year. If you need a longer stay for study, work, business, family or another qualifying purpose, review the appropriate visa category with immigration. A tourist extension is not a substitute for a work permit or a different immigration status.

Indian citizens generally do not require a tourist visa to enter Nepal, so the ordinary tourist visa extension process is not applicable in the same way. Other nationality-specific provisions and fee exemptions also exist; check the official rules rather than assuming every traveller pays the same amount.

Before visiting the office, check that you have:

For security, never send passport scans, payment card information or one-time passwords to strangers offering visa assistance. Nepal's Department of Immigration has issued a specific warning about fraudulent visa websites and unauthorised online payments.

Waiting until the last day. Submit and attend early enough to handle technical issues or holidays.

Using the wrong portal. Check the full government domain before entering personal details or paying.

Confusing 150 days with a single extension. The limit concerns your overall tourist stay in the visa year.

Assuming online submission means approval. Complete the required in-person process and check your approved dates.

Booking an international flight before resolving an overstay. Contact immigration well ahead of departure.

You can start the application online using NepaliPort. The official process also involves presenting your passport and receipt to an authorised immigration office.

The general minimum is USD 45 for 15 days, subject to applicable exemptions.

Under the standard published rate, USD 90 for 30 days, excluding any additional facility charge or penalty.

Yes. The Immigration Office, Pokhara provides tourist visa extension services.

Generally 150 days per calendar year, counting the total tourist stay in that year.

The published late/overstay charge is USD 5 per day, in addition to applicable visa fees. Other consequences can apply, particularly to more serious violations.

Do not rely on airport processing for a routine tourist visa extension. Use the authorised Kathmandu or Pokhara immigration office before departure.

No. The published rules include exemptions for certain children and nationalities. Ask the immigration office to confirm your individual eligibility.

Visitors arriving in Nepal may also need mobile connectivity. Read our Nepal SIM card guide for tourists for information on airport counters, operators and registration.

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Editorial verification: This guide uses official government and Nepal Tourism Board information checked on 28 October 2026. It does not guarantee individual visa approval or fixed processing times. Verify the latest official instructions before travelling or paying.