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Visa Information: A visa is required to enter Nepal except for Indian Nationals. One can get a visa at the Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or at the entry points as prescribed by Immigration Law upon arrival. Children less than 10 years need not pay any visa fees. Two passport sized photos are mandatory.
1.	Single entry: US$ 30 for 60 days
2.	Additional re-entry cost: US$ 25 – Single; US$ 40 – Double; US$ 60 Multiple.
3.	Visitors who intent to re-enter the country within 150 days after leaving the country during the same visa year, entry visa fee is US$50 for 30 days.
4.	For visitors intending to stay more than 60 days, tourists visa extension fee is equivalent of US$ 50 (in Nepalese currency) for 30 days from the Department of Immigration.
5.	Business visa (with multiple entry) can be obtained from the Department of Immigration for a period of one year and five years upon the recommendation of the Ministry of Industry by paying the equivalent of US$ 100 and US$ 250 respectively in Nepalese currency for the foreign investors.

Custom Formalities:

Green Channel:Passengers arriving at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can proceed through the green channel for quick clearance without the baggage check.

Red Channel: If you are carrying dutiable items you have to pass through the red channel for custom clearance.

Personal effects are permitted free entry. A tourist may bring in dutiable goods such as tobacco and liquor, within the prescribed quantity, free of duty. Carrying narcotics, arms and ammunition are strictly prohibited. Visitors can export souvenirs to their respective countries. It is illegal to export objects over 100 years old (sacred images, paintings, manuscripts) that are valued for the cultural and religious reasons. For export of stone statues, paintings and other Nepalese handicrafts special certificate is required from the Department of Archaeology, National Archive Building, Ram Shah Path, Kathmandu (Tel: 250683/88, Fax: 262856).

Foreign Exchange

Foreign currencies must be exchanged only through the banks or authorised foreign exchange dealers. Receipts from such transaction are to be obtained and retained. Visitors can also exchange money at the foreign exchange counter at the airport upon arrival. Credit Cards like the American Express, Visa and Master Card are accepted. Convertible currencies are as follows: