How It Works

Volunteer for Change Nepal does not organise visas for volunteers directly, however the visa process is simple.

We reccomend that once your placement is confirmed and your flight dates set, you either apply for a visa at the Nepal embassy in your country, or get a visa upon arrival from Kathmandu airport. A list of embassies is available here-

• List of Nepal Embassies and Missions
• Click here to download the visa application form (pdf)

If you wish to get a visa on arrival please ensure you bring the above application form, a passport photo, and sufficient cash as detailed below for the visa

More information on visas is available on the Department of Immigration's website

Please note the visa fee is not included in the course fee, and is to be borne by the volunteers themselves.

 

Current visa fees:

For foreigners coming to Nepal for the first time in a calender year

• US Dollars 25 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 15 days multiple entry visa.
• US Dollars 40 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 30 days multiple entry visa.
• US Dollars 100 or other convertible foreign currency equivalent thereto for 90 days multiple entry visa.
• Note- no visa fee shall be applicable to the passport holder of member country of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for 30 days

Visas for Nepal are issued for a maximum of 150 days per calender year (01 January to 31 December) and cannot be renewed for more than 150 days. VfC will assist volunteers with the visa renewal process in Kathmandu

Volunteers are responsible for organising their own travel too and from Nepal. All volunteers must ensure they have comprehensive medical insurance prior to departing for Nepal. Flight and insurance costs remain the induvidual responsiblity of volunteers.