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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Visa on arrival

New Zealand citizens can get a visa on arrival for Nepal — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa on arrival
New Zealand → Nepal
allowed

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New Zealand vs Nepal: passport comparison

New Zealand

115

visa-free countries

Global rank: #28 · mobility 168

Nepal

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #183 · mobility 70.2
10

countries both New Zealand and Nepal can enter visa-free together

New Zealand + Nepal: passport compatibility

35%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where New Zealand and Nepal travel together — by entry type:

10 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
128 access differs

Where New Zealand and Nepal can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (10)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Nepal is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: New Zealand → Nepal

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The New Zealand → Nepal rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

4rule changes for the New Zealand passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Nepal: good to know

Kathmandu

Capital

Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

Currency

Nepal Time (UTC+5:45)

Time zone

+977

Calling code

Where else New Zealand goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Nepal

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Nepal?
New Zealand citizens can get a visa on arrival for Nepal — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — New Zealand or Nepal?
The New Zealand passport is stronger: 115 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: New Zealand #28, Nepal #183.
Where can New Zealand and Nepal citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 10 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Nepal?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between New Zealand and Nepal?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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