New Zealand passport → Nepal

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Visa on arrival90 days

New Zealander passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Apply on the official site: immigration.gov.np

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Nepal at a glance

Capital: Kathmandu
Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Languages: Nepali
Calling code: +977
Region: Southern Asia

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Namche Bazaar village located at 3,440 metres (11,286 ft) above the sea level in Khumbu region, northeastern Nepal. The Kongde Ri peak with its 6,187 m (20,299

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Himalayan treks and the valley of templesPashupatinath Temple · Kathmandu Durbar Squares · Pokhara and Phewa Lake

Nepal for other passports

New ZealandVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaVisa-free
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival150 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
CanadaVisa on arrival90 days

Nearby in Southern Asia for New Zealander passport holders

BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
Sri LankaeTA30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa
IndiaeVisa30 days
IraneVisa
PakistaneVisa30 days

Common questions

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Nepal?

New Zealander passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can New Zealander citizens stay in Nepal?

Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?

154 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #10 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.