Iran passport → Nepal
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for Nepal, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa on arrival (150 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Nepal at a glance
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee (NPR)
- Languages
- Nepali
- Calling code
- +977
- Region
- Southern Asia
NP28.0°N · 84.0°EPhoto: stevehicks · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNepal for other passports
- IranVisa required
IndiaVisa-free
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival150 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
CanadaVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Iranian passport holders
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- Sri LankaeTA30 days
BhutaneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
AfghanistanVisa required- BangladeshVisa required
- IndiaVisa required
Common questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for Nepal, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in Nepal?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in Nepal?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Iranian citizens (edited 7 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Nepal before you travel.