Nepal International Traveller Arrival Form
Complete your Nepal International Traveller Arrival Form online before departure — receive an electronic confirmation and QR code to present at immigration.
What Is the Nepal International Traveller Arrival Form?
The Nepal International Traveller Arrival Form is an official pre-arrival registration required by Department of Immigration, Nepal for international passengers who will clear arrival immigration. Introduced to modernize arrival processing at Tribhuvan International Airport and other entry points, the digital form complements existing visa-on-arrival and e-visa services and replaces older paper-only arrival cards in many cases. The government publishes guidance and the online submission options on the official immigration website.
You can complete the form via the Department of Immigration portal or use DoVisa for guided completion with checks for passport details, photo rules, and flight information. After approval you receive an electronic confirmation — typically a submission slip or QR code — by email or as a printable receipt. At busy arrival counters kiosks and online submissions speed up processing by pre-populating the immigration officer’s system.
This arrival form is an administrative entry card and not a visa. If you require a visa you must obtain one separately (visa on arrival or an embassy-issued visa) — the arrival form only streamlines arrival reporting and provides essential travel and health declarations to immigration. Recent operational changes have expanded online pre-submission options and kiosk use at Tribhuvan; always check the Department of Immigration pages for the latest process updates.
Key facts: the form is required before clearing immigration, it helps avoid delays at Kathmandu, and it integrates with visa-on-arrival processing. See Nepal visa information and the official portal at Department of Immigration — Arrival/Departure. When you're ready, Apply for your Nepal International Traveller Arrival Form now.
Who Needs the Nepal International Traveller Arrival Form?
Who Needs It
- All international travellers who will clear arrival immigration at Nepal ports
- Visitors obtaining a visa on arrival — must submit the form prior to immigration
- Children and minors (a parent or guardian completes a submission for each child)
Who Is Exempt
- Nepalese nationals
- Airline and vessel crew on active official duty
- Diplomatic and official passport holders on government business
Nepal Entry Requirements & Restrictions
Passport Validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival and have at least one blank page for the visa stamp. See the Department of Immigration guidance at immigration.gov.np — Visa on Arrival.
Vaccination & Health
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required only if you are arriving from a country with yellow fever risk. No other international vaccinations are universally mandatory; check CDC advice at CDC — Nepal.
Customs & Prohibited Items
Nepal prohibits importing narcotics, firearms, ammunition, explosives, and pornographic material. Restrictions and bans on certain luxury and agricultural imports also apply — review the NBR and trade guidance at trade.gov — Nepal imports.
Drones, E‑cigarettes & Electronics
Unmanned aerial vehicles may require permits; recent legal changes have affected e-cigarette regulation — travelers should verify current import rules before travel and declare regulated items at arrival.
Travel Insurance & Documents
Travel insurance is strongly recommended — medical evacuation from remote regions can be expensive. At immigration you may be asked for your boarding pass to final destination and proof of onward travel or funds.
Travel Tips for Nepal Visitors
Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan nation with diverse terrain from lowland terai to the high Himalaya. Most international flights arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu. Other international airports with scheduled international services include Pokhara International Airport (PKR) and Gautam Buddha International Airport (Bhairahawa).
- Best time to visit: October–December and March–May for clear mountain views and trekking.
- Currency: Nepali Rupee (NPR). US dollars are accepted in tourist hubs for larger services; carry some local currency for taxis and local purchases.
- Language: Nepali is the official language; English is commonly used in hotels, trekking agencies, and tourist areas.
- Time zone: Nepal Time is GMT+5:45.
- Airport transfers: Taxis from KTM are metered—pre-book trusted operators for early-morning treks or long-haul flights.
- Cultural note: Dress modestly in temples and rural communities; always ask before photographing people in remote areas.
- Trekking: Permits are required for many trekking regions—arrange permits in Kathmandu or via your operator.
- Save confirmations: Keep your arrival form confirmation and visa documents offline (screenshot/print) — remote areas have limited connectivity.
"Used DoVisa to pre-fill the Nepal International Traveller Arrival Form before flying into KTM. The QR confirmation arrived by email and immigration at Tribhuvan scanned it quickly — saved us a long queue."
"Completed the online arrival form on my phone during transit. Kiosk at Kathmandu accepted my printed submission ID and the officer was efficient. Clear guidance from support."
"Great for a family trek — we submitted the arrival form for four people, kept PDFs on our phones, and had no issues at immigration counters in KTM."
"Form was straightforward but I had to re-upload a passport photo once. Support helped and the kiosk slip printed fine at the airport. Smooth entry into Kathmandu."
"Submitted on behalf of my parents. The online submission included clear prompts for passport number and flight info; immigration scanned the QR code at arrival and release was quick."
"Everything worked but the queue to use the kiosk was long when I arrived late — having the submission ID on my phone helped. Good support via chat."
"Fast and reliable. Doing the arrival form ahead of time saved us time before our trek to Annapurna; immigration at Pokhara processed our group quickly."
"Photo upload required a resize but once accepted I received the QR code via email. Staff at the visa-on-arrival counter asked only for the printed receipt and passports."
"Minor delay: my confirmation arrived later than expected and I had to use the airport kiosk. Support helped reprint the submission ID and we were cleared at immigration."
"Perfect for a short trekking trip. The arrival form and visa-on-arrival flow were clear, and the QR code worked when scanned at Tribhuvan immigration."
"Used DoVisa to pre-fill the Nepal International Traveller Arrival Form before flying into KTM. The QR confirmation arrived by email and immigration at Tribhuvan scanned it quickly — saved us a long queue."
"Completed the online arrival form on my phone during transit. Kiosk at Kathmandu accepted my printed submission ID and the officer was efficient. Clear guidance from support."
"Great for a family trek — we submitted the arrival form for four people, kept PDFs on our phones, and had no issues at immigration counters in KTM."
Nepal International Traveller Arrival Form: Frequently Asked Questions
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- Department of Immigration, Nepal — Arrival/Departure Information
- Department of Immigration, Nepal — Visa On Arrival
- CDC — Nepal Traveler Health
- UK Foreign Travel Advice — Nepal Entry Requirements
- U.S. Department of State — Nepal International Travel Information
- Trade.gov — Nepal Prohibited & Restricted Imports
- Embassy of Nepal (UK) — Visa Information