.::Embassy of Nepal Doha, State of Qatar

Visa/Passport Service

New Passport Issuance

Nepali Passport is valid for ten years from the date of issue. It is non-renewable; thereafter passport holders are required to apply for a new passport well within time before expiry, but not earlier than six months validity period. However, in case of accidental damage or tampering of the passport or use of all the pages meant for visa, one could apply for new passport any time. You may download the application form and submit to the consular section of the embassy along with two copies of passport size photographs with duly filled up form.

Embassy of Nepal
Post Box 23002
Doha, QATAR.
Tel: +974 4675681; 4675683

Fax: +974 4675680

FEES

Passport Fee Qatari Riyal 300/-

Procedures to apply for new passport:

Properly filled up prescribed application form for new passport.
Passport may be sent by mail or with any representative to this Embassy along with 2 copies of passport size photograph of the bearer.
Old passport should be submitted along with the application.
A request letter from the Employer or Sponsor.

Procedures for obtaining a new passport in lieu of lost passport

Documents to be submitted:

A letter from the Immigration Department or Police Office confirming that the loss of passport was reported by the sponsor.
A copy of the lost passport.
A newspaper cutting published in a local newspaper(English) regarding the loss of passport.
A letter from the sponsor to this Embassy with a request for a new passport with above-mentioned documents enclosed.
Other documents and fees are the same for the issuance of new passport.
Citizenship certificate/ photocopy of Citizenship Certificate

The concerned individuals are requested to contact at the Embassy from Sunday to Thursday during the following hours.

Submission of applications for new passports: 09:00 hrs.-12:00 hrs.

Collection of passports: 12:00 hrs.- 14:00 hrs.

Download Passport Renewal Form

Visit Visa Regulations for Nepal

1. Visitors can obtain visa from this Embassy every working day (Sunday - Wednesday) from 08:00 to 14:00 hours.

2. Visa can also be obtained at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal on arrival.

3. The structure of current tourist visit visa fees are as follows:

i.   15 days multiple entry visa QR 90/-            (US$ 25/-)

ii.   30 days multiple entry visa QR 160/-        (US$ 40/- )

iii. 90 days multiple entry visa Qr.   365/-        (US $ 100/-)

4. Visitors who have already visited Nepal and intend to visit again within 150 days of the same visa year, can obtain entry visa for 30 days.

5. All foreigners except Indian nationals must obtain visa to visit Nepal.

6. Requirements are:

-             Valid passport.

-             Official note or letter for diplomatic or official passports.

-             One recent photograph.

-             Completed visa forms (available at the Embassy or download).

7. for more information, kindly contact Tel: +974 (4675683/81) Fax: 4675680 during working hours,

Email: nembdoha@qatar.net.qa

Download Visa Application Form

Visa Information in Short

VISA INFORMATION IN SHORT:

1. Tourist Visa

Visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepalese Embassies or Consulates or at entry points in Nepal.

Period (Duration)                                        Fee
15 day multiple entry                                US$ 25:00
(For the First Visit in a visa year)
30 day multiple entry                               US$ 40:00

90 day multiple entry                               US $ 100.00

NB:
1. Chinese nationals are requested to enter Nepal with Nepalese visa.
2. Refugee travel documents holders are requested to arrive with Nepalese visa, as entry points in Nepal will not provide visa on arrival.
3. Visa year covers a period, which ranges from 1st January to 31st December.
4. Photographs are required to obtain visit visa. If you are planning to obtain visa at entry point, please carry few copies of photographs with yourself.

Tourist Visa Extension
A tourist visa can be extended from the Immigration Department and Pokhara Immigration Office for a total of 120 days, an additional 30 days visa may be granted on reasonable grounds from the Department. Over the course of a visa year, a tourist can not stay in Nepal more than cumulative 150 days.
Fee Exemption: Children below 10 year.
Extension fee: US$ 50 for 30 days.
Application Forms: All kinds of application forms related to visa are available in the Department and in the Immigration Office free of cost.

2. Diplomatic Visa

Eligibility: Diplomatic pasport holders and their family.

Issuing Authority: Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Visa fee: Gratis.

3. Official Visa

Eligibility: Non-diplomatic personnel of missions and their family, UN personnel, UN laisses passer holder and their family, personnel working in the international and regional organization, Advisor and specialists working in Nepal under the official agreement and their family and Honourary Nepalese consulates and their families.
Issuing authority: Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Visa fee: Gratis.

4. Study Visa

Eligibility: Students, Research Scholars, Teachers and their family.
Issuing Authority: Department of Immigration on the recommendation of Ministry of Education.
Visa fee: US$ 40 per month.

5. Non- Tourist Visa

Eligibility: Foreigners involved in official works, INGO, Missions and employees working in different institutions, representative of the press agencies and magazines, servant of diplomatic and official visa a tourist group and foreigners married to a Nepalese citizen.
Issuing Authority: Department of Immigration on the recommendation of concerned agencies.
Visa Fee:

a. US$ 60 per month for the first year and US$ 100 for the next year for non tourist.
b. US$ 10 per month for press visa.
c. US$ 20 per month for those working in government offices or projects.
d. US$ 20 per month for marriage visa.
e. US$ 10 per month for relation visa.

6. Business Visa

Eligibility: Foreign investors and persons involved in trade and commerce.
Issuing Authorities: Department of Immigration on the recommendation of concerned agencies.
Visa fee: (1) US$ 100 for one year (2) US$ 250 for five year.

7. Residential visa

Eligibility: Renowned personalities, foreigners involved in economic, social and cultural development of Nepal, foreign passport holders of Nepalese origin, large scale investor s (minimum 1.00.000 US$ in the industrial sector), foreigners interested to settle in Nepal etc.
Issuing authority: Ministry of Home through Immigration Department.
Visa fee: US$ 200 at the time of issuance for one year and US$ 100 per year at the time of renewal.

8. Transit Visa

A transit visa can be obtained from the Airport Immigration Office for a period of 48 hours on the presentation of confirmed air ticket. Fee US$ 5.

9. Entry or Exit Points in Nepal

a) International Airport, Kathmandu
b) Kakarvitta (Jhapa)
c) Birgunj, (Paras)
d) Kodari, (Sindhupalchok)
e) Belahiya, (Bhairahwa)
f) Jamunaha, (Nepalgunj)
g) Mohana, (Dhangadhi)
h) Gadda Chauki, (Mahendranagar)
i) Biratnagar Airport, Biratnagar (Seasonal)

10. Other important information

1. Foreigners are requested to get the arrival/departure stamps on their passport at the entry /exit points to avoid further legal complications.
2. Living in Nepal without passport or a valid visa is a punishable offense.
3. A trekking permit is essential for any purpose of visit to Nepal's protected areas.
4. Foreigners are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters or any counterfeit documents of visa/trek through recognized agency or individually. Please do not seek support of any unauthorized person.
5. Foreigners are advised to contact the Department of Immigration for visa transfers.
6. Please, do not take out the visa stickers from passport and do not try to tamper printed matters in the passport.

7. Photograph is required for visa issuance. Please carry photographs while going for visa issuance.

11. Declaration of Foreign Currency while entering Nepal

There have been some cases when the foreign nationals while departed from Nepal were detained at the International Airport in Kathmandu by the officials because of the possession of foreign currencies in excess of limit allowed by the foreign exchange regulations. It was because they didn’t declare their amount while entering Nepal and the authority couldn’t ascertain whether the amount were possessed by the persons before entering Nepal. Therefore, in order to facilitate smooth travel to and from Nepal, all foreign nationals are hereby informed of the legal previsions of the Foreign Currency Regulations.

            1.All foreign nationals after visiting Nepal can send or carry back their foreign currencies but not in excess to the amount they carried into Nepal.

            2.The foreign nationals carrying foreign currencies amounting to US$ 2000/00 or more (or equivalent amount in other foreign currencies) must declare at the port of entry by filling up a form before the customs officials.

            3.Any foreign nationals found guilty of breaching the above provisions may be detained and/or arrested at the port of departure and deal with the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act of Nepal.

Therefore, all foreign nationals are requested to kindly abide by the legal provisions and guarantee their smooth travel to and from Nepal.

Latest Ambassador

H. E. Ambassador Dr. Surya Nath Mishra

Latest First Secretary

Mr. Ramkaji Khadka - First Secretary

Embassy Officials

-› Mr. Dhruba Prasad Koirala

-› Mr. Prem Prasad Baral

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