Nepal visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Nepalese Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singapore 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.
  • Certificate of vaccination is required to enter Nepal.
  • The estimated flight time from Singapore to Kathmandu is 5 hours 10 minutes.
  • Currency restrictions for entry and exit are within USD 5,000 including  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.
  • Vehicles are driven on the left-hand side of the road in Nepal.
  • 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 not permitted to bring any kind of explosives, firearms and ammunition into the country without a license.
  • 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 in Nepal.
  • Religious conversion to religions other than Buddhism is considered illegal in Nepal.
  • Nepal is 93rd largest country in the world by area and the 48th largest country by population.
  • The country has a diverse geography including fertile plains, sub-alpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains including Mount Everest the highest point on Earth.
  • IndiGo, Jet Airways and Malaysia Airlines are some of the most popular airlines when flying from Singapore City Airport to Nepal.
  • Nepal is a multi-ethnic country with Nepali as the official language.
  • Nepal is isolated from the world's major land, air and sea transport routes although, within the country, aviation is in a better state, 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, Singapore is 2 hours and 15 minutes ahead of Nepal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What plug sockets are used in Nepal?

In Nepal the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Can I bring my medication with me?

Yes, but make sure to bring prescriptions and the medications in its original containers to avoid custom inspection hassle.

Are there ATM facilities in Nepal?
There are many ATM machines in the Kathmandu and Pokhara Valley. ATM machines are slowly being introduced to other cities like Bhuwtal and Dharan.
 
Is Nepal a safe place to travel to?

Yes, Nepal is a  very safe country. Although. travelers are advised to take extra precautions.