Himalayan Stories by Trekking Team

You can now apply and pay for your Nepal visa online with your credit card. Most guides still say you cannot. They are wrong.In this episode, we break down everything about the Nepal visa for 2026, sourced directly from the Department of Immigration, Nepal Tourism Board, and US State Department. No recycled blog content. No outdated information. Every fact verified.What we cover:Three ways to get your visa: on arrival, ETA online with credit card, or embassyExact fees: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days)The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system and how international credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx) have been accepted since September 2025Step-by-step process at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport with real time estimatesWho gets a free visa: Indian citizens, SAARC nationals, Chinese nationals, children under 10The 12 countries that cannot get visa on arrivalHow to extend your visa (and the difference between the USD 3/day extension rate and the USD 5/day overstay penalty that most guides confuse)The 150-day annual limit and why leaving Nepal does not reset your countThe 7 mistakes that cause real problems at immigration, from creased dollar bills to choosing the wrong visa durationHow Nepal compares to India, Bhutan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar for visa difficultyWhy your Nepal visa and your trekking permits are completely different documentsPlus: the TIMS card has been abolished. Many guides still list it. It is not required. We explain what replaced it.Read the full written guide: trekkingteam.com/blog-post/nepal-visa-guidePlan your trek: 🌐 trekkingteam.com 📱 WhatsApp: +977 9869400739 📧 [email protected] ⭐ TripAdvisor: tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293890-d2442417Read more guides:→ Everest Base Camp Complete Guide: trekkingteam.com/blog-post/everest-base-camp-trek-complete-guide→ EBC vs Annapurna Base Camp: trekkingteam.com/blog-post/everest-base-camp-vs-annapurna-base-camp→ Nepal Trekking Rules 2026: trekkingteam.com/blog-post/33→ Altitude Sickness Prevention: trekkingteam.com/blog-post/30Trekking Team Nepal. Walking Nepal's trails since 1991.#NepalVisa #Nepal #TravelNepal #VisaOnArrival #NepalETA #TrekkingNepal #Himalayas #TrekkingTeamNepal #NepalTravel2026