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Visa on arrival. New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Nepal entry requirements for New Zealand citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Nepal
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Official fees
| Item | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Tourist visa 15 days | US$30 |
| Tourist visa 30 days | US$50 |
| Tourist visa 90 days | US$125 |
Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.
Good to know
- Same fees on arrival or via the online visa form.
Easier alternatives for New Zealand passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the New Zealand passport than Nepal, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| China | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Nepal at a glance for travellers
- 186 of 198 passports can enter Nepal without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The New Zealand passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Nepal Department of Immigration: tourist visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Nepal Department of Immigration | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Nepal entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Nepal?
New Zealand passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do New Zealand passport holders need for Nepal?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do New Zealand passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Nepal?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.