Check Visa Requirements by Passport
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Data verified
Nepal passport holders: Single entry for United States. Fee: USD 185 (~USD 185). Processing: 2-4 weeks (B1/B2) / variable for immigrant. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Embassy visa required. Fee: USD 185 (~NPR 27,935) for B1/B2 + MRV. Apply via US Embassy Kathmandu (US has direct mission in Nepal — Maharajgunj). ESTA Visa Waiver NOT for Nepalese. DV (Diversity Visa) lottery very popular among Nepalese — Nepal one of highest-application countries.
Visa types: B1/B2 Visitor Visa (Tourist/Business, up to 10 years multi-entry); F1 Student Visa (very popular — Nepalese top international student source); J1 Exchange; H1B Specialty Occupation (employer-sponsored); L1 Intracompany Transfer; O1 Extraordinary Ability; K1 Fiancé(e); IR/CR Immediate Relative; DV (Diversity Visa Lottery — Nepal eligible); EB Employment-based green cards; Transit (C); Diplomatic. ESTA visa-free only for VWP countries (Nepal NOT included).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: B1/B2 up to 10 years multi-entry. Max Stay: up to 6 months per entry (CBP discretion). F1: course duration. Immigrant: permanent.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Overstay >180 days: 3-year re-entry ban; >1 year: 10-year ban (INA §212(a)(9)(B))
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); DS-160 online; 51x51mm photo (US-spec); Visa appointment at US Embassy Kathmandu (in-person interview MANDATORY); Bank statement (6 months, USD 5,000+ recommended); Employment letter; ITR (3 years); Property documents; Family details; Detailed travel itinerary; Hotel/sponsor proof; Strong cover letter (overcome 214(b) presumption); Biometrics at US Embassy KTM. For F1: I-20 form + SEVIS fee + university admission. For DV: NL number + civil documents + medicals.
Visa types (1)
Embassy visa required. Fee: USD 185 (~NPR 27,935) for B1/B2 + MRV. Apply via US Embassy Kathmandu (US has direct mission in Nepal — Maharajgunj). ESTA Visa Waiver NOT for Nepalese. DV (Diversity Visa) lottery very popular among Nepalese — Nepal one of highest-application countries.
Common rejection reasons
Common NP rejections: (1) VERY HIGH refusal rate for Nepalese B1/B2 (~35-45%); (2) Section 214(b) presumption — failure to demonstrate non-immigrant intent; (3) Weak ties to Nepal (unmarried, low salary, no property); (4) Family ties in US raise red flags; (5) Past US/Western visa refusals; (6) F1 student visa: SEVIS issues, university accreditation (some Nepali consultancies push to non-accredited universities); (7) Document fraud — Nepalese applicant pool has historical fraud issues affecting all; (8) Inconsistent purpose vs documentation; (9) Gurkha-veteran applicants for family reunification face unique issues; (10) DV lottery winners: civil document apostille + medical processing strict; (11) Single male applicants face heavier scrutiny; (12) TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for Nepal expired 2025 — affects current Nepalese in US.
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