TravelVisaRules

United States visa for Nepali citizens

Nepali citizens need a visa to enter United States.

Visa required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (2 days ago)
Status
Visa required
Max stay
180 days
Official cost
185 USD
Before departure
Apply for a visa before you travel

Cost note

MRV application fee for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa; reciprocity table currently shows no extra issuance fee for Nepal.

What you need

  • valid passport
  • B-1/B-2 visitor visa before travel
  • DS-160 confirmation and interview booking
  • supporting documents showing ties and travel purpose

Official source

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html

Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.

Why this verdict

The U.S. visitor route for ordinary Nepali passports is the standard B-1/B-2 process. The current reciprocity schedule lists B-1, B-2 and B-1/B-2 visas for Nepal as single-entry with 3-month validity after issuance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nepali citizens need a visa for United States?
Nepali citizens need a visa to enter United States. (Visa required.)
How long can Nepali passport holders stay in United States?
Up to 180 days.
How much does the United States entry cost for Nepali citizens?
The official fee is 185 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Related countries

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