walkingliguria : Himalayas

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Himalayan Journeys: Additional Information

Visa Fees

For Nepal

Everyone will need a visa to enter Nepal, except SAARC* and Chinese nationals. One can get a visa at the Royal Nepalese Embassy or consulate or at the airport upon arrival. You will need to provide two copies of your passport-sized photograph to get the visa.

Entries	Fee
Single Entry	US$ 30 for 60 days.
Multiple Entry	US$ 80 for 50 days.
Visa extension fee	US$ 30 for 30 days.
Re-entry visa fee**	US$ 30 for 30 days.

Children under 10 years need not pay visa fee.
If a visitor already visited Nepal and intend to visit again within same year (within Jan-Dec) can obtain entry visa paying US$ 30 for 30 days.

SAARC: South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (represents Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka)

** If a person stays in Nepal more than 15 days and wishes to re-enter in the same year (Jan-Dec), they will get free visa. (NEW)
Transit passenger will get free transit visa for 72 hours. (NEW)

For Tibet

A visa is required to enter Tibet, Autonomous Region of China. One can get a visa at the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu and you will need to provide two copies of passport sized photograph.

Entries	Fee
Single Entry	US$ 26

A visa for China does not entitle you to travel in Tibet.
Rush fee US$ 17 shall be charged if a person needs visa same day.

For Bhutan

Visa application procedure is required to done in advance through tour operator and receive advance approval before you travel to Bhutan but actual visa are issued only when you arrive in the country. You will need to provide three copies of your passport-sized photograph on arrival.

Entries	Fee
Single Entry	US$ 20 for 14 days.

A US $10 fee towards tourism development must be paid on arrival.