Nepal · entry
Visas
Tourist visas are issued on arrival at Tribhuvan Airport and land borders (bring US$ cash or card) — or online through the ETA portal before you fly — for stays of 15, 30 or 90 days on a passport valid 6 months from arrival.
| Nepal tourist visa (multiple entry) | Fee |
|---|---|
| 15 days | US$ 30 |
| 30 days | US$ 50 |
| 90 days | US$ 125 |
| Extension (min 15 days) | US$ 45 + US$ 3 / day |
| Children under 10 (except US citizens) | Free |
Nepal · trekking
Permits & Conservation Fees
City & heritage programmes need no trek permits, but when adding mountain trekking these government/regional fees apply:
| Region / permit | Cost (foreign adult) |
|---|---|
| Everest — Sagarmatha National Park | US$ 28 |
| Everest Region — Khumbu entry | US$ 17 |
| Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) | US$ 25 |
| TIMS Card | US$ 17 |
| Upper Mustang Restricted Area | US$ 500 per 10 days |
| Manaslu Restricted Area | US$ 100 / week peak |
Restricted-area permits are only issued through a licensed agency with a guide — when you book with Destin Himalaya, all paperwork is arranged seamlessly.
Tibet · permits & access
Going to the Roof of the World
Foreign passport holders need a Chinese Group Visa and a Tibet Travel Permit set. Independent travel is not permitted — all Tibet itineraries operate with licensed escort guide, permits and private transport arranged by our office.
| Tibet item | Indicative cost |
|---|---|
| China Group Visa (processed in Kathmandu) | US$ 30–140 depending on nationality |
| Tibet Travel Permit (mandatory, agency-only) | Included in our tour packages |
| Alien’s & Military permits (Everest Base / Kailash) | Included with those programmes |
Bhutan · government policy
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Bhutan asks visitors to contribute to the preservation of its culture and natural environment via the official SDF:
| Bhutan item | Cost (official) |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) — international visitors | US$ 100 per person per night |
| Children 6–12 years | 50% discount · under 5 exempt |
| Tourist visa fee | US$ 40 per person |
Good to know
Important Travel Guidelines
- Registered trekking guides are compulsory on Nepal trails since 2023.
- Comprehensive travel & medical rescue insurance is mandatory for all trekking and high-altitude journeys.
- For Tibet entry from Nepal, permit paperwork requires original passports submitted 3 working days prior in Kathmandu.
