Do Nepalis need a visa for United States?

The rule

B-1/B-2 visitor visa with an interview at the US embassy or consulate.

• Official source

What "Visa required" means for Nepalis

Visa required means Nepalis must hold a visa issued by United States before travelling. The application is filed online, the government fee of ₹17,505 is paid and fingerprints and a photo are taken at a visa application centre, after which the passport is returned with the visa (Sticker). Published decision windows for United States are 3–12 working days after interview; the visa allows a stay of up to 6 months per visit (B-1/B-2).

Before you apply

Apply as soon as the dates are fixed. Check that the passport has two blank pages and six months of validity, that the name on the booking matches the passport exactly and that bank statements cover the last three to six months without a sudden large deposit. Appointment slots at visa application centres fill up before holidays, so book biometrics first and gather documents around that date. Vistolane runs the document checks before filing and shows the guaranteed filing date before you pay.

At the United States border and during the stay

United States sets a stay of up to 6 months per visit (B-1/B-2), multiple, on a visa valid for 10 years. The date written at the border is the one that counts, not the visa validity. Overstaying, even by a day, is recorded, usually fined and can lead to a refusal on the next application for United States and for countries that share immigration data. Extensions, where they exist, are applied for inside the country before the stay ends; a new entry is not an extension and repeated back-to-back visits are refused at many borders.

When this rule does not apply

This answer is for ordinary Nepal passports and short visits: tourism, visiting family and friends and business meetings without local employment. Study, work, family reunion, medical treatment and long stays follow different routes with their own fees and documents, listed on the United States destination page. Note for this rule: B-1/B-2 visitor visa with an interview at the US embassy or consulate. Diplomatic and official passports, dual nationals travelling on a second passport and holders of a residence permit for a third country can fall under different rules; when in doubt, the official source linked above decides.

How this answer is kept current

The rule comes from United States's own immigration authority or official e-visa portal and was last verified on 2026-11-05. The Vistolane operations team re-checks it when the government announces a change, and the page updates the same day. Airline summaries, travel forums and agency websites are never used as the source.

United States for Nepal passport holders: costs, documents and timing

The US combines the B1/B2 visitor visa, the F-1 student route and employer-sponsored H-1B, each with its own interview and petition process.

United States requires an embassy or consulate process. After the online form and fee, you book an interview (with fingerprints and a photo taken on the day); the officer decides at or shortly after the interview and the passport is returned with the visa a few days later.

How much does a United States visa cost? From ₹22,455 per traveller all-in: ₹17,505 government fee plus ₹4,950 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹0, Business ₹0.

How long does a United States visa take? 3–12 working days after interview (about 12 days from the interview); travel.state.gov publishes 3–10 working days after interview. Vistolane shows the document deadline and appointment date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

What documents do I need for a United States visa? A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The United States checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.

How much bank balance do I need for a United States visa? About ₹2.84 lakh for a tourist visit, rising to ₹7.57 crore for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week. This is Vistolane's planning guideline, not an official minimum: United States publishes no fixed figure unless its checklist states one.

Can I apply for the United States visa online, or is it visa on arrival? The form is filed online, but United States does not issue this visa on arrival; an interview at the consulate is part of the process.

How long can I stay in United States on this visa? Up to 6 months per visit, multiple entry, valid 10 years. Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.

Is an interview or biometrics required for United States? Yes. United States decides most applications at an in-person interview with fingerprints and a photo; Vistolane's mock interview covers the questions officers ask.

Applying for the United States visa

Why are United States visas refused? Bank statements that do not match the trip, weak evidence of ties or purpose, inconsistent bookings and form errors that contradict the passport. Each document is checked against the United States list before Vistolane files it, and a refusal letter is decoded within 24 hours if you were refused before.

Can I apply for the United States visa myself? Yes. The checklist on this page is the one Vistolane uses. Most applicants let Vistolane file the tourist and student routes because the guaranteed filing date and document checks remove the two main causes of refusal; other routes are matched with a licensed specialist.

Where else Nepalis travel without a visa

• Maldives: Visa on arrival
• Singapore: Visa-free

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