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Bangladesh passport holders: VoA entry for Nepal. Fee: USD 30–125 (~USD 30–125). Processing: Immediate. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Reconfirmed via the official Embassy of Nepal, Dhaka site: Bangladeshi nationals (as SAARC citizens) get a FREE Tourist visa on arrival once per visa year (1 Jan - 31 Dec). Beyond that free entry, standard multi-entry fees apply: USD 30 (15 days) / USD 50 (30 days) / USD 125 (90 days) — matches DB exactly. Payable in USD (cards accepted at Tribhuvan Int'l Airport) or in advance via the Nepal Embassy in Dhaka, which quotes equivalent BDT-denominated fees (~BDT 3,630 / 6,050 / 15,125 for 15/30/90 days) for its own advance eTA/visa service.
Visa types: Visa on Arrival — Tourist (15/30/90-day, single/multiple entry); Business Visa; Study Visa; Marriage Visa; Non-Tourist Visa; Diplomatic/Official. FREE 30-day VoA for SAARC including Bangladesh, once per calendar year.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
VoA Validity: Used at arrival. Max Stay: 15/30/90 days (FREE first visit/year for SAARC).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine USD 3-5; deportation; future visa scrutiny
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Digital photo for online ETA system at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np; Return ticket; Hotel booking (helpful); Cash for fee (USD payment preferred at airport); For business/study: invitation/admission letter; First Bangladeshi visit free in calendar year — second visit pays standard tourist fee.
Visa types (2)
FREE 30-day visa on arrival for SAARC (Bangladesh) — once per calendar year. Beyond that: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days).
Nepal Business Visa — VoA available at TIA for most nationalities including BD. Multi-entry 150 days/year for Business activities. Nepalese Embassy in Dhaka is functional for embassy applications.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections (very low - Nepal welcoming for BD): (1) First SAARC visit/year FREE - second visit pays standard fee (often confused); (2) Cash needed for fee (USD preferred); (3) Photo for online ETA system; (4) Yellow Fever cert if from endemic; (5) Generally easiest visa in South Asia for BD.
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