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Electronic Travel Authorization Application Instructions

Important: Please read the following instructions carefully before submitting your application.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) / Online Visa Application Process

Applicants must complete the online visa application form. Apply Here For ETA

Required Documents for Tourist Visa

  1. Copy of Online Visa Application Confirmation Page

    • Print and Submit the confirmation page from the completed online visa application.

  2. Valid Passport

    • Original passport with at least six (6) months of validity from the date of entry into Nepal.

    • Must contain at least two (2) blank visa pages.

  3. Visa Fee Payment

    • Money Order or Cashier"s Check made payable to: “The Embassy of Nepal, Washington D.C.”

  4. Processing Time

    • The processing time will be 4-5 business days.

  5. Return Envelope

    • A self-addressed return envelope with a tracking number is required (not needed for in-person pick-up).

Additional Requirements for RefugeeTravel Document Holders

  • Sponsorship Letter from a Nepali citizen. Click here to download the Sponsorship Letter.

  • Copy of the sponsor's Nepali citizenship certificate.

Visa Fees

Services Payment (Cashier's check/money order) Payment (Debit Card: 2% surcharge+ $0.25) Payment (Credit Card: 3% surcharge)
15 Days $30.00 $30.85 $30.90
30 Days $50.00 $51.25 $51.50
90 Days $125.00 $127.75 $128.75

Requirements for Certain Nationals: Applicants from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Swaziland, Somalia, Liberia, Iraq, Ethiopia, Palestine, Syria, and Afghanistan must provide:

  • Copy of Online Visa Application Confirmation Page: Apply Here For Application

    • Print and Submit the confirmation page from the completed online visa application.

  • Valid Passport

    • Original passport with at least six (6) months of validity from the date of entry into Nepal.

    • Must contain at least two (2) blank visa pages.

  • Copy of US Permanent Residence Card / Valid Visa.

  • Sponsorship Letter & Nepali Citizenship Certificate of Sponsor (OR) Confirmed Hotel Reservation.

  • Visa Fee Payment (Money Order/Cashier"s Check payable to the Embassy of Nepal, Washington, D.C.).

  • Return Envelope (self-addressed with tracking number, except for in-person pick-up).

Electronic Travel Authorization for Diplomatic and Official Passports

An ETA shall be issued to individuals holding a diplomatic or official passport for official visits or assignments in Nepal, including accompanying family members.

  • The initial diplomatic/official visa is valid for 30 days.

  • Extensions can be arranged through the Department of Consular Services, Kathmandu.

Required Documents for Diplomatic/Official ETA

  1. Online ETA Application Form - Apply Here

  2. Original Diplomatic/Official Passport (minimum six months validity, two blank pages).

  3. Note from the Foreign Ministry/Diplomatic Mission/International Organization, stating the purpose and duration of the visit.

Application Submission

Mail or drop off your application along with all required documents to:

Embassy of Nepal
2730 34th Pl NW
Washington, D.C. 20007

Note: For On-Arrival Visa Information Click Here