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Afghanistan passport to Nepal
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for Nepal, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Nepal lets 186 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Afghanistan is not one of them.
- Afghanistan passports get “Visa required” at 117 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Nepal passports get “Visa required” in Afghanistan.
Nearby passports travelling to Nepal
Open to Afghanistan passports near Nepal
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
AfghanistanNepal- Typical duration
- 4.8 hours
- From
- KBL · HEA · KDH
- To
- KTM · PHH · BWA
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 8.4 hours
Türkiye · 13.5 hours
India · 4.9 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Afghanistan
Country profile
Capital
Kabul
Population
43.8 million
Area
647,500 km²
Currency
Afghan afghani AFN
Languages
Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Time zone
UTC+04:30
Foreign-born
98,110 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups
This country does not publish a comparable ethnic breakdown.
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Nepal
Country profile
Capital
Kathmandu
Population
29.9 million
Area
140,800 km²
Currency
Nepalese rupee NPR
Languages
Nepali
Time zone
UTC+05:45
Foreign-born
470,719 · 2024
Migrant share
1.6%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- other20%
- Chhettri16.5%
- Brahman-Hill11.3%
- Magar6.9%
- Tharu6.2%
- Tamang5.6%
- Other33.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type D
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+977
Airports
KTM · PHH · BWA · JKR
Highlights
- Everest
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Phewa Lake
- Lumbini
Afghanistan · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Afghanistan passport need a visa for Nepal?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Nepal immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Nepal typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Nepal mission.
What about a Nepal passport entering Afghanistan?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Nepal as a visitor?
Tourist VOA：15 / 30 / 90-day bands。Bring USD cash, photos and a blank page; pay the band you need.