Access
On arrival
AStay 150 days
Policy · NepalPassport Atlas
Iran passport to Nepal
Iran passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, usually for 150 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
AStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Nepal lets 186 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Iran is one of them.
- Iran passports get “On arrival” at 23 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Nepal passports also enter Iran without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Nepal
Open to Iran 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
IranNepal- Typical duration
- 6.8 hours
- From
- IKA · MHD · SYZ
- To
- KTM · PHH · BWA
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 7.8 hours
Qatar · 8.2 hours
Türkiye · 11.6 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.
Iran
Country profile
Capital
Tehran
Population
86 million
Area
1,648,000 km²
Currency
Iranian rial IRR
Languages
Persian (Farsi)
Time zone
UTC+03:30
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.2%
Ethnic groups
Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen, and Turkic tribes
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
Iran · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Iran passport need a visa for Nepal?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 150 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 150 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
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 Iran?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
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.