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How to Extend Your Nepal Tourist Visa
Extend your Nepal tourist visa at Immigration in Kathmandu or Pokhara — minimum 15 days, daily fees and a 150-day annual cap.
You extend a Nepal tourist visa at the Department of Immigration, which runs offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Extensions come in a minimum block of 15 days with a daily fee, and your total stay cannot exceed 150 days in a calendar year. If your plans grow once you've arrived — an extra trek, a slower pace, a delayed flight — extending is straightforward, though planning the right visa upfront often saves money.
The short answer
Go to the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu (Kalikasthan) or Pokhara, start the application on the online immigration portal, then pay and collect at the counter. Extensions run from a 15-day minimum, charged per day, up to a maximum total stay of 150 days per year. Bring your passport, current visa, a photo and cash. This fits into the wider Nepal trip planning essentials checklist.
Where to extend
There are two immigration offices that handle tourist visa extensions:
- Kathmandu — the Department of Immigration at Kalikasthan, the main and busiest office.
- Pokhara — a regional office, convenient if you're already lakeside or finishing an Annapurna trek.
Both accept walk-in applications, but it helps to arrive early in peak season (October–November and March–April) when trekkers queue to add days.
The process
- Fill the online form. Use the Department of Immigration's online portal to complete the extension application before you go in — this generates a submission you bring to the office.
- Gather documents. Your passport, current visa, a passport-sized photo and the fee in cash.
- Pay and collect. Staff verify your details, you pay the calculated fee, and the extension is stamped or recorded into your passport, usually the same day.
Fees and the 150-day rule
Extensions are billed per day, with a 15-day minimum, so even a short top-up costs at least the 15-day total. Because rates change, always confirm the current daily fee with the Department of Immigration directly. The hard limit is 150 days of tourist stay per calendar year — across all your visas and extensions combined.
If you already know you'll be in Nepal for several weeks, compare the cost. Buying a 90-day visa on arrival is often cheaper than starting with 30 days and extending twice. Our how many days in Nepal guide helps you estimate the length you'll actually need.
Practical tips
- Carry enough cash — read changing money in Nepal so you have rupees or dollars ready for the fee.
- Extend before, not after, your visa expires; overstaying carries fines and complications.
- Keep your trek permits separate — TIMS and conservation-area permits are issued by different offices, not Immigration.
With your stay legally extended, you can slow down and enjoy more of the country. Keep an eye on overall logistics through the Nepal visa guide and stay aware of conditions with our is Nepal safe overview.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I extend a tourist visa in Nepal?+
You extend at the Department of Immigration. There are two offices that process tourist visa extensions — one in Kathmandu (at Kalikasthan) and one in Pokhara. You apply in person, or start the form online through the immigration portal and complete it at the counter.
What is the minimum and maximum Nepal visa extension?+
The minimum extension is 15 days, with a daily fee. Additional days are charged per day beyond that. Your total stay as a tourist cannot exceed 150 days within a single calendar year, regardless of how many separate visas or extensions you use.
How much does it cost to extend a Nepal visa?+
Extensions are charged per day, with a minimum 15-day block. Rates can change, so confirm the current daily fee with the Department of Immigration. If you already know you'll stay several weeks, buying a longer 90-day visa upfront is usually cheaper than extending later.
What documents do I need to extend a Nepal visa?+
Bring your passport, your current visa, a passport photo and the fee. You complete an online application form via the immigration portal, generate a submission, then pay and collect the extension at the counter. Allow a few hours, especially in peak trekking season.
