If you love hiking, then Nepal offers you one of your best treks. With gorgeous views and the famous Mount Everest Trek, this is a dream for those who love hiking. However, this South Asian nation doesn’t only offer Himalayan Mountains but also religious temples and shrines from Buddhism or Hinduism.

People in this country are kind and welcoming, too, so you would love experiencing their culture, talking to locals, and taking photos everywhere.

For Philippine Passport Holders, you don’t need to process a visa with many requirements. You can get a Visa On Arrival at the airport when you arrive in Nepal. I personally experienced this when I traveled to Kathmandu in 2011. Here is the guide on getting a Nepal Visa On Arrival for Philippine Passport Holders:

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Quick Facts About The Nepal Visa on Arrival

Validity: 15/30/90 days

Number of Entries: Single

Processing Time: On the day, less than an hour

How to Apply: You can get a Nepal VOA at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Office in Charge: Department of Immigration
Address: Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu.
Telephone Number: +977-01-4429659, 4429660
Fax: +977-01-4433935, 4433934
E-mail: dg@nepalimmigration.gov.np, mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np, info@nepalimmigration.gov.np

YOU MUST ARRIVE AT TRIBHUVAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KTM) IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL TO GET A VISA ON ARRIVAL.

Nepal Visa On Arrival Requirements

1. Valid Passport - must be valid six months from the arrival

2. Arrival Card – found at the airport

3. Online Tourist Visa Form – can be found at the airport; however, you can fill it up days before your arrival

4. Photograph – Recent Photograph sized 1.5 x 1.5, this must be uploaded or scanned in your computer

5. Address in Nepal – a speech in Nepal, including landline and mobile number. You can use the address and contact details of the hotel you have booked.

6. Visa Fee

15 Days - USD 30
30 Days - USD 50
90 Days - USD 125

Step-by-Step Guide on getting a Nepal Visa On Arrival

Getting a visa on arrival for Nepal is relatively easy and can be done in 5 easy steps.

STEP 1: Fill in Online Tourist Visa Form before your arrival in Nepal. You can do it in less than 15 days before your arrival in Nepal.

What to do:

1. Go to this website. Enter the details asked. If you are flying to Nepal, you will be using TIA; however, if you are crossing by land, please choose the appropriate border.

2. Click the icon and upload the picture asked in the #4 of the requirements.

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3. Review the details you have entered and clicked “Submit.”

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4. A receipt will be e-mailed to you. Please print it as you will be submitting it to the Immigration Authority.

STEP 2: Fill in Arrival Card when you arrive in Nepal or on the plane as provided by the stewards.

STEP 3: Go to the Visa Fees Collection Counter and pay the appropriate visa fee. It’s better to bring cash. Get your receipt.

STEP 4: Go to the Immigration Desk with your printed online form, arrival card, receipt of visa fee payment, and passport.

STEP 5: Wait for your issued visa.

Nepal Tourist Visa Extension

If you are going to stay in Nepal for more than what you have planned, you can have a tourist visa extension.

Go to an Immigration Office and pay the Tourist Visa Extension Fee. For a minimum of 15 days, you will pay USD 45 and an additional USD 3 per day. So if you will extend for 20 days, you will be paying USD 60 (45 + 3*5). If you will extend only for 10 days, you will be paying USD 45.

FAQS in Applying for Nepal Visa On Arrival

1. How much is the Nepal visa on arrival fee?

It depends on how many days you will be staying:

15 Days - USD 30
30 Days - USD 50
90 Days - USD 125

2. How about children, will they pay a visa on arrival free?

Children below 10 years old are exempted from the VOA fee.

3. How do I pay?

You can pay thru cash or card. But it’s better to bring cash in USD.

4. I want to extend, how much is the Visa Extension Fee?

The fee is USD 45 for 15 days and an additional USD 3 per day.

5. Where can I get a Nepal Visa On Arrival?

If you are arriving by air, you can only get it at Tribhuvan International Airport.

If by land, you can cross at:

India – Birganj, Bheemdatt, Dhangadhi, Nepalgunj, Kakarbhitta, and Siddharthanagar.

6. I didn’t apply online beforehand, can I apply when I arrive?

Yes, there are kiosks available for your online tourist application. However, it may take a while if the queues are long.

7. How long is the VOA processing time?

It will take less than an hour if the queues are not long.

8. How many days before my schedule should I process my Online Tourist Application?

You can apply a day or two before your flight. Note that it will be only valid for 15 days, so don’t do it too early.

9. What do I need to bring to the immigration officer in Nepal?

Bring your Arrival Card, Printed Application form, receipt of VOA fee payment, and passport.

FAQS about Nepal

1. What is the language in Nepal?

Nepali is the official language of Nepal. However, English is their second language and the primary language in business, so you don’t have to worry.

2. What is the currency in Nepal?

Nepalese Rupee (NPR) is used in Nepal. 1 NPR is about 0.45 PHP.

3. When to visit Nepal?

October or November are great months to come to Nepal as it is dry and ideal for trekking.

4. Is Nepal safe?

Nepal is a very safe country. This is due to their religious nature, so people are naturally kind. However, if you are trekking, it might be a bit dangerous. As always, I would encourage all travelers to get travel insurance.

5. How to get to Nepal?

There are no direct flights from the Philippines to Nepal; there are flights that stop in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, or Hong Kong.

Nepal is a dream destination for hikers, especially for those who want to climb Mount Everest. However, if you don’t like trekking then this gorgeous nation has luscious valleys, lakes with a scenic backdrop, ancient temples, rich history, and friendly locals. You would love this heartwarming and spectacular country.