Nepal Entry Requirements for Australian Citizens

Entry requirements for Australian citizens

Visa on Arrival or eVisa — both available applies to Australian passport holders visiting Nepal. Your passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended departure from nepal. The maximum permitted stay is 15 days (USD 30), 30 days (USD 50) or 90 days (USD 125) — choose at application.

Safety overview

Nepal has a safety score of 70 out of 100 in the DheeVoy safety database. This is a moderate safety rating — standard travel precautions apply.

Safest areas in Nepal

• Thamel Kathmandu
• Patan Durbar Square area
• Pokhara Lakeside
• Namche Bazaar Everest region
• Lumbini garden area

Tourist scams to avoid in Nepal

• Unofficial trekking permit sellers near Trekkers Information Management System TIMS offices
• Fake trekking agencies in Thamel selling permits and guides at premium prices
• Overpriced altitude medication in Kathmandu pharmacies — buy diamox from Australia before travel
• Unofficial money changers outside Tribhuvan International Airport

Best months to visit Nepal

The best months to visit are October, November, March, April, May.

Before you travel

Always verify entry requirements with the official Australian government travel advisory and the Nepal embassy or consulate before booking. Visa rules and electronic travel authorisation requirements (such as ETIAS, ESTA, K-ETA and UK ETA) change frequently. Yes. Australian passport holders need a visa for Nepal, available either as an eVisa applied for in advance at nepalimmigration.gov.np or as a Visa on Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu. You choose the duration: 15 days (USD 30), 30 days (USD 50) or 90 days (USD 125). Payment at the airport is by card or cash in USD. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date. Trekkers will also need a TIMS card and National Park permits purchased separately.