Travel Tips
How to Extend Your Nepal Visa: Step-by-Step Guide
A practical walkthrough of extending your Nepal tourist visa at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Overview
Extending your Nepal visa is a manageable process if you plan ahead. The Department of Immigration has offices in Kathmandu at Kalikasthan and in Pokhara near the Immigration Office on Prithvi Narayan Highway. Arrive early, bring the right documents, and you can have your extended visa the same day. Extension fees are USD 3 per day for the first 30-day extension and USD 5 per day beyond that, with a maximum stay of 150 days per calendar year. Bring your passport, one passport photo, a completed extension form (available on-site), and the fee in USD or Nepali rupees equivalent.
FAQ
Q: Can I extend my visa at the border instead of in Kathmandu?
Some border crossings such as Birgunj and Kakarbhitta have immigration offices that handle extensions, but the process is less reliable and wait times are longer. Extending in Kathmandu or Pokhara is always smoother.
Q: What if I overstay my Nepal visa?
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Overstaying carries a fine of USD 5 per day up to 30 days, and USD 10 per day thereafter. You must pay the fine at immigration before departure. Repeated or lengthy overstays can result in a ban from re-entering Nepal.
