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Nepal Visa Overstay Fine Per Day
How Nepal's per-day visa overstay fine works, how it is charged at the airport, and how to avoid it by extending in time.
If you stay in Nepal beyond your visa's validity, you'll pay a per-day overstay fine on top of the normal daily extension rate. The exact figure changes from time to time, so confirm the current per-day penalty with Nepal's Department of Immigration. Even a single day counts, and the fine is charged when you depart. The clear takeaway: extend in time and you'll never face it. Treat all amounts here as indicative and verify the current rates officially.
How the overstay fine works
Nepal applies a fixed daily fine for each day a tourist remains after their visa expires. This is separate from, and in addition to, the standard per-day visa extension cost. The longer the overstay, the larger the total — and amounts can be revised, so never assume an old figure still applies.
Where and how you pay
- Short overstays (a day or a few days) can usually be settled at the airport immigration desk on departure, in cash.
- Longer overstays must be cleared in advance at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu (Kalikasthan) or Pokhara before you head to the airport.
Either way, carry the fine in cash — see Nepal visa payment: cash or card and make sure you have rupees or dollars ready by reading changing money in Nepal.
When overstay becomes serious
A short, accidental overstay is normally just a fine and a few extra minutes at the desk. But long or repeated overstays can escalate to detention, deportation procedures or difficulties on future visits. Nepal treats deliberate, extended overstaying far more seriously than an honest day or two, so don't let a small lapse drift into a large one.
How to avoid it entirely
- Know your expiry date. Note exactly when your visa ends, counting from arrival.
- Build a buffer. Mountain flights and treks run late; leave spare days before your visa expires.
- Extend early. Visit immigration before the deadline, not after — extensions run from a 15-day minimum.
- Buy long upfront. If you expect a long stay, a 90-day visa avoids the risk altogether; compare options in tourist visa types and durations.
In summary
Overstaying in Nepal means a per-day fine that grows the longer you wait, payable in cash on departure or beforehand at immigration. Extending on time is always cheaper and simpler. This guide is part of the Nepal entry and visa essentials collection; for the wider process, see the main Nepal visa guide. Because penalties change, confirm the current per-day rate with the Department of Immigration before you rely on any number.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nepal visa overstay fine per day?+
Nepal charges a fixed per-day fine for overstaying a tourist visa, payable in addition to the standard daily extension rate. The exact amount changes periodically, so confirm the current per-day penalty with the Department of Immigration. Even a single day of overstay is charged.
Where do I pay a Nepal overstay fine?+
If you overstay only a short period, you can usually settle the fine at the airport immigration desk on departure. Longer overstays must be cleared at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or Pokhara before you fly. Carry cash to pay.
Can I be banned for overstaying in Nepal?+
Short, accidental overstays are normally resolved with a fine. Long or repeated overstays can lead to more serious consequences, including detention or future entry difficulties. It is always cheaper and safer to extend your visa in time.
How do I avoid an overstay fine in Nepal?+
Track your visa expiry date, build in a buffer for delayed flights or extended treks, and extend at the Department of Immigration before your visa runs out. Buying a longer visa upfront also reduces the risk.
