Nepal visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Nepalese Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Egypt citizens visiting Nepal are granted visa on arrival for a period of 90 days.
  • Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay at the time of entry.
  • Visitors are expected to leave at least a blank page on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
  • There is no requirement for any certificate of vaccination.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Nepal is 6 hours, 50 minutes.
  • Currency restrictions for entry and exit are within USD 5,000 including unworked gold up to 50 grams or 500 grams of silver.
  • Note that the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport is not authorized to extend visas.
  • In Nepal, vehicles are driven on the left-hand side of the road.
  • The Nepali law requires that any driver including citizens of other countries must have a valid Nepali drivers’ license in order to legally operate a motor vehicle in the country.
  • Visitors are prohibited to bring any kind of explosives, firearms, and ammunition into Nepal.
  • Volunteer jobs on a tourist visa are illegal and can result in detention, fines or even expulsion by immigration authorities.
  • Driving in Nepal after consuming any amount of alcohol could result in arrest.
  • Religious conversion is considered illegal in Nepal.
  • Nepal is the 48th largest country by population and 93rd largest country in the world by area.
  • Nepal has a diverse geography including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains including Mount Everest the highest point on Earth.
  • Nepal is a multiethnic country with Nepali as the official language.
  • Nepal remains isolated from the world's major land, air, and sea transport routes although aviation is in a better state within the country with 47 airports, flights are frequent and support a sizeable traffic.
  • The significant majority of the Nepalese population follows Hinduism as a religion, Buddhism is equally a dominant religion.
  • Nepal uses the Nepal Time zone (GMT+5:45). Hence, the country is 3 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Egypt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Nepal?

In political terms, Nepal is more stable than it has been in years, and crime is not a major risk for travellers.

What is Nepal best known for?

Nepal is famous for its natural beauty in terms of flora and fauna displays and the cluster mountains of the Himalayas.

Can I extend my stay in Nepal?

Yes, but extensions are only available from immigration offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara and cost a minimum of US$30 (payable in rupees only) for a 15-day extension, plus US$2 per day after that. 

Are there rail stations in Nepal?

Nepal has only one railway station, the Birgunj railway station which connects the country with India.