Sri Lanka passport → Nepal
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Sri Lankan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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
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 Sri Lankan passport holders
MaldivesVisa-free90 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
IraneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
- BangladeshVisa required
Common questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Sri Lankan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Nepal?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Sri Lankan citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sri Lanka passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Sri Lankan 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.