Visas may be issued by the Foreign Ministry of Nepal or by　Mission , the immigration office or any authority　 designated by Nepal Government
Immigration Office

The Department of Immigration
Bhrikutimandap,
Kathmandu.
Tel : 977-1-4223590, 4222453, 4223681, 4221996, 4224757
Fax : 977-1-4223127
Email : deptimi@ntc.net.np
http://www.immi.gov.np/general.php

Office Hours
Monday to Friday : 9:00 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. in summer
9:00 a.m. - 16:00 p.m. in winter (Mid-Nov. to mid -Feb.)

Application Hours
Monday to Friday : 9:00 a.m. - 15:00 p.m. in summer
9:00 a.m. - 14:00 p.m. in winter

DIPLOMATIC VISA
Except in circumstance where Government of Nepal has issued a special order, diplomat visa shall be issued to any individual who has obtained a diplomatic passport from any country, or to whom Government of Neapl has considered it desirable to provide diplomatic privileges, as well as to the families of such individual.


OFFICIAL VISA
Official visas shall be issued to employees of foreign diplomatic mission or consulates in Nepal who have obtained official passports.
Foreign advisors and experts staying in Nepal under agreement with Nepal Goverment.
Employees of offices of the United Nations Organization or its constituent agencies situated laisser passers issued by the United Nations.
Volunteers and families of such employees or individuals.

NON TOURIST VISA
Foreigners of the following categories shall be granted non tourist visa
Foreigners who want to study,teach or engage in research at any educational institution in the Nepal.
Foreign employees of the office of any international air lines located in the Nepal.
Foreigners appointed on remuneration basis in any firm,company or agency within the Nepal.
Foreigners desirous of engaging in trade within the Nepal.
Foreigners wishing to visit the Nepal as representatives of a foreign news paper,magazine,or news agency.
Foreigners having matrimonial relations with Nepali nationals and their children.
Relatives of foreigners in possession of deplomatic or official visa and those who visit as nurses.
Foreigners with joint investments in bussinesses or industries approved by Nepal Government.
Wives and childrens of foreigneres who have been granted non tourist visas under these regulations.


TOURIST VISAS
Tourist visas shall be issued to tourist.
Term of Extension of Tourist visas
In case any tourist desires to extend his living the Central Immigration office may do so a maximum period of one month at one time and other immigration offices or else the local police office may do so by a maximum period of seven days at one time,in such a way that the totel term of the visa does not exceed three months.


In case it becomes necessary for any tourist to extend the term of his visa beyond the three month period for any proper reasons the central immigration office may extend the trem by a maximum period of one month with the approval of the Ministry of Home


Any tourist who re enters into the Nepal within less then three month from the date of his last departure from the Kingdom of Nepal shall be granted a visa valid for maximum of one month only


Tourist shall be allowed to re enter into the Nepal ordinarily only after one month from the date of their departure from the Nepal.

ACTS FORBIDDEN FOR TOURIST
Foreigners staying within the Nepal on the basis of tourist visa must refrain from acting as follows

Working in any association or on an individual basis on remuneration of any kind or as volunteers.
Engaging in non tourist activities by altering the purpose of tour

POWER OF IMMIGRATION OFFICE TO ISSUE VISAS TO FOREIGNERS COMING WITH OUT VISA
In case any foreigners possessing a valid passport or any ststeless foreigner not possessing any passport enter the Nepal without obtaining a visa from any mission the immigration office of the entry point may issue a tourist visa for a trem not exceeding 15 days.

INTERIM VISAS
Interim visas shall be issued to foreigners who enter into Nepal on their way from one country to another or who are sent back to the Kingdom of Nepal after being denied entry into other country after departure from Nepal.
Visa to be issued under Sug Rule (1) shall be valid for a period not exceeding one week.

RESIDENTIAL VISAS
Foreigners of the following categories who wish to spend their life in the Nepal shall be granted residential visas.
Person of international reputation.
Person who have rendered spcial and contribution in the economic, social and cultural fields of Nepal.
Person who have rendered any distinct contribution to the development of the Nepal.
Person whom Nepal Government deems fit for settlement in Nepal.