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Overview

Almost everyone travelling to Nepal needs a visa. The good news is that most nationalities can get one quickly and easily on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, or at certain land border crossings, without having to visit an embassy beforehand. This page explains how the process works, what to bring, and who needs to apply differently.

Visa rules, fees, and exemptions are set by the Nepalese government and can change. The information below reflects the rules at the time of writing, but please always confirm current requirements with the Department of Immigration or your nearest Nepalese embassy or consulate before you travel — see Section 09 for details.

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Visa on Arrival

Most travellers can obtain a Tourist Visa on Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport or a designated land border. Visas are issued for 15, 30, or 90 days, and allow multiple entries. Fees are paid in cash at the airport or border, in US dollars or another major convertible currency — clean, unfolded notes are recommended:

Length of Stay	Visa Fee (Cash, USD or equivalent)
15 days	USD 30
30 days	USD 50
90 days	USD 125

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What You'll Need at the Airport

• A passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival

• One recent passport-sized photo (color, plain white background)

• Cash for your visa fee, in USD or another major convertible currency

• A completed arrival card and visa application form (available at the airport, or online in advance)

Completing the online visa form before you travel can save time at busy periods, such as the spring and autumn trekking seasons.

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Nationalities That Cannot Get a Visa on Arrival

Citizens of the following countries are not currently eligible for a Visa on Arrival and must apply for a Nepal visa in advance through a Nepalese embassy or consulate: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Eswatini (Swaziland), Syria, and Zimbabwe.

This list is set by the Nepalese government and can change without notice. If you hold a passport from one of these countries, or are unsure whether this applies to you, please contact your nearest Nepalese embassy or consulate well before your planned travel dates.

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Free & Reduced-Fee Visas

• Indian citizens: do not need a visa to enter Nepal.

• SAARC nationals (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka): eligible for one free 30-day visa per calendar year. Additional or longer visits are charged at the standard fee.

• Children under 10: may qualify for a gratis visa in some cases — please confirm current rules for your child's nationality with the embassy.

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Visa Extensions

If you wish to stay longer than your visa allows, you can extend it at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu, up to a combined maximum of 150 days per calendar year. Extensions are charged per additional day, with a minimum top-up period, plus a processing fee. Overstaying your visa without an extension is treated as a serious offense and is subject to a daily fine on top of the extension cost — please extend before your visa expires if you plan to stay longer.

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Trekking Permits & Restricted Areas

Your visa allows you to enter and stay in Nepal, but it is separate from the trekking permits, national park entry fees, and restricted area permits required for your specific expedition or trek. ACE arranges these permits on your behalf as part of your booking, as described in our Terms and Conditions.

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How ACE Can Help

Obtaining a valid Nepal visa is ultimately your own responsibility. That said, if you need a formal invitation or support letter for your embassy application, just let us know and we're happy to help. We cannot guarantee visa approval, as this decision rests solely with Nepalese immigration authorities.

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Always Verify Before You Travel

Immigration rules change from time to time, and requirements can vary depending on your nationality and travel history. Before you book flights or finalize your travel plans, please check the current requirements on the official Nepal Department of Immigration website, or with your nearest Nepalese embassy or consulate.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about your visa or entry requirements, please reach out to us — we're happy to help where we can:

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Expedition Report

Kyajo Ri Expedition Report 2022

This report follows the climb from Kathmandu to the summit of Kyajo Ri (6,186m), through Lukla, Namche Bazaar, and the quiet Khumjung valley, up to a base camp shared with fresh snow leopard tracks, and finally to a 7:58 a.m. summit reached with no other team on the mountain. If you're researching Kyajo Ri expedition before booking your own climb, this report also covers what most climbers want to know: how technical it is, how it compares to other Khumbu trekking peaks, and what the summit push really involves. Expedition Overview • Peak: Kyajo Ri, 6,186 m (20,296 ft) • Region: Khumbu Region, between the Gokyo and Thame valleys, Everest Region, Nepal • Summit Date: 3 May 2022 • Starting Point: Kathmandu, via mountain flight to Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) • Route: Lukla → Phakding → Namche Bazaar → Khumjung → Base Camp (4,550 m) → Camp 1 (acclimatization) → High Camp (5,300 m) → Summit, climbed in alpine style • Guiding: Led by an IFMGA-certified mountain guide from Alpinist Climber Expeditions, supported by our climbing Sherpa staff • Weather: Clear and stable on summit day, which made the demanding alpine-style push possible Kyajo Ri is classified as a Group A trekking peak by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, but don't let that label undersell it. It's widely considered more technical than neighboring peaks like Island Peak or Lobuche East, with sustained sections of ice, rock, and snow that call for real alpine climbing skills rather than a straightforward walk-up. Full Expedition Report Kathmandu to Phakding The expedition began with a 30-minute mountain flight from Kathmandu to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla. We had lunch there with a beautiful view over the airport before setting off on a short hike down to Phakding village to spend the first night on the trail. Phakding to Namche Bazaar The trail to Namche Bazaar crosses several bridges, including the Hillary suspension bridge, the highest in the region. The final kilometers climb steeply, but the views make you forget the effort. Arriving in Namche, we had a warm welcome from the local Sherpa community and settled into the Sherpa Barista Home lodge for the next two nights. Acclimatization in Namche Bazaar We spent two days in Namche to acclimatize, using the time to visit local cultural museums and get to know the Sherpa community a little better. We also hiked up to the Everest View Point, both for altitude adjustment and for a first look at the highest mountain in the world. Namche Bazaar to Khumjung From Namche, we continued to Khumjung village at 3,800 m, where we stayed overnight, rested, and made our final preparations before heading toward Kyajo Ri base camp. Khumjung to Kyajo Ri Base Camp (4,550 m) Leaving Khumjung, the trail climbed over a steep hill before opening into a flat valley, where we set up base camp at 4,550 m. Acclimatization at Base Camp and Camp 1 We spent two nights at base camp to acclimatize, including a hike up to Camp 1 to adjust to the higher elevation. The route to Camp 1 crosses moraine terrain, with striking views the whole way. This remote valley is also home to more wildlife than you'd expect — on the way up, we spotted fresh snow leopard tracks in the snow, left just minutes before we arrived. It's a reminder of how wild and untouched this part of the Khumbu still is. Base Camp to High Camp (5,300 m) From base camp, we moved up to a high camp set between Camp 1 and Camp 2, at 5,300 m. We slept for only a few hours before the summit push. With no other teams climbing Kyajo Ri that season, the camps and the mountain itself were entirely ours. Summit Day (3 May 2022) We left high camp at 1:00 a.m. Climbing in true alpine style through the night was demanding — the route mixed ice, rock, and deep snow, and with no other team having climbed the mountain that period, there was no packed trail to follow. Every section had to be worked out as we went. The summit push was long and hard because of the snow conditions, but the weather stayed perfect throughout, which made it possible to keep pushing despite the difficulty. At 7:58 a.m., we reached the summit of Kyajo Ri. With the entire mountain to ourselves, we took time to enjoy the spectacular views before beginning the descent back to base camp. Return to Namche Bazaar Everyone made it back safely to Namche Bazaar to rest, tired but glad to be down. Safety remained the priority from the first step in Lukla to the last one back in Namche — and it's that same approach we carry into every expedition that follows. Challenges • Climbing alpine style through the night with no packed trail to follow, since no other team had climbed the mountain that season • Mixed technical terrain — ice, rock, and deep snow — on the summit push • Difficult snow conditions that made the summit push longer and more physically demanding than expected • A short rest window at high camp (5,300 m) before a 1:00 a.m. departure • Multiple staged acclimatization stops (Namche, Khumjung, base camp, Camp 1) needed to prepare the body for a technical push above 5,000 m Highlights • Crossing the Hillary suspension bridge, the highest bridge in the region • A first view of Everest from the Everest View Point above Namche Bazaar • Fresh snow leopard tracks spotted on the way to Camp 1 • Having the high camp — and the entire mountain — to ourselves for the whole climb • Reaching the summit at 7:58 a.m. under a perfectly clear sky • The warm welcome and cultural museums experienced in Namche Bazaar Safety Kyajo Ri doesn't forgive careless decisions, and this climb reinforced why. With no other team on the mountain and no trail already broken, every route-finding call during the night push mattered. We built the itinerary around layered acclimatization — two nights in Namche, an overnight in Khumjung, two nights at base camp with a hike to Camp 1 — before committing to a high camp at 5,300 m and the summit push. That staged approach, combined with careful pacing through the mixed ice, rock, and snow terrain, is what allowed the team to reach the summit and return safely despite the difficult conditions. Safety is our number one priority at Alpinist Climber Expeditions, and on a peak as technical and remote as Kyajo Ri, that meant leaning fully on the judgment of our IFMGA-certified guide and experienced Sherpa climbing staff at every stage of the climb. Conclusion Kyajo Ri gave us a mountain entirely to ourselves — no crowds, no packed trail, just our team working through ice, rock, and snow toward a 7:58 a.m. summit. It's a climb that demands more than most trekking peaks in the Khumbu, and it rewards that effort with a kind of solitude that's increasingly rare in this region. The snow leopard tracks near Camp 1 stay with us as a reminder of how wild this valley still is, and how much respect a mountain like Kyajo Ri deserves. We're grateful for the safe climb, the clear weather on summit day, and the team that made it happen. If a technical, less-crowded Himalayan summit is what you're after, we'd be glad to help you plan a safe, guided Kyajo Ri expedition with Alpinist Climber Expeditions — explore our upcoming departures to see what's next.

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