Entry GuidanceWhat to know before travelling to Nepal
Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.
01Tourist & Leisure
Visitor requirements
Valid passport
Arrival/online application
Passport photograph/details
Accommodation details
Travel itinerary
Supporting documents where requested
Passport & documentsNepal operates visa-on-arrival facilities for tourists of most nationalities. Travellers whose nationalities are excluded from visa on arrival must obtain a visa beforehand. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports should check their nationality against Nepal Immigration's current eligibility rules.
02Business Travel
Business requirements
Valid passport
Appropriate visa application
Passport photograph/details
Business/investment documentation
Host/company information
Recommendation/approval where applicable
Passport Context
Kenyan passport holders
Nepal operates visa-on-arrival facilities for tourists of most nationalities. Travellers whose nationalities are excluded from visa on arrival must obtain a visa beforehand. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports should check their nationality against Nepal Immigration's current eligibility rules.
Kenyan residents using other passportsKenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports should check their nationality against Nepal Immigration's current eligibility rules.
04Application Route
How and where to apply
Tourist visa formalities can be completed through Nepal Immigration's official online system and at the applicable port of entry where visa on arrival is permitted.
Embassy / missionNo resident Embassy of Nepal in Nairobi. Travellers requiring advance consular processing should confirm the Nepalese mission responsible for Kenya.
Processing guidanceVisa-on-arrival processing is completed at the port of entry for eligible travellers. Other visa categories require prior processing.
