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Do South African citizens need a visa for Nepal?
South Africa 
Nepal South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, so no application is needed before travelling.
Visa on arrival
- Entry requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Maximum stay
- Check on entry
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026Visa on arrival
- Fee
- USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days), multiple entry
- Stay
- 15, 30 or 90 days; extensions USD 3 per day (minimum 15 days), up to 150 days per calendar year
- Notes
- Available at Tribhuvan International Airport and other designated entry points, except for nationals of Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan and Syria, who must apply in advance via an embassy. Bring a passport valid at least 6 months.
At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the travel date.
- Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter Nepal.
- Tourist stays are capped at 150 days per calendar year (January to December).
- Overstaying is fined USD 5 per day; visa fees are non-refundable once issued.
- Restricted nationalities must obtain a visa through a Nepalese embassy before travel.
Official source: Department of Immigration, Nepal (Ministry of Home Affairs) · Not yet confirmed officially: Launch date of the direct ETA/eVisa portal, evisa.processing time (described only as fast online processing), Re-entry fee rule (page mentions an additional USD 25 re-entry fee without detail), scamWarning: none found on the page read
What South Africa passport holders need to do
- Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
- Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
- Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.
South Africa is one of 185 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Nepal. See the full Nepal visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for South Africa passport holders
Nepal is one of 33 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the South Africa passport, which ranks #43 worldwide with a mobility score of 98. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 26 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Georgia | Visa-free | 360 days |
 Hong Kong | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Macau | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Malaysia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Palestine | Visa-free | – |
 Philippines | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Singapore | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Thailand | Visa-free | 60 days |
 Armenia | Visa on arrival | – |
 Cambodia | Visa on arrival | – |
 Indonesia | Visa on arrival | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Nepal?
South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, so no application is needed before travelling.
Do Nepal citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Nepal passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to South Africa.
Nepal visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Nepal before you book.