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Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Passport Vietnam
Destination Nepal

Vietnam passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, so no application is needed before travelling.

Answer Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival

Entry requirement
Visa on arrival
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Vietnam passport holders need to do

  1. Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
  2. Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
  3. Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.

Vietnam is one of 185 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Nepal. See the full Nepal visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Vietnam passport holders

Nepal is one of 25 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the Vietnam passport, which ranks #75 worldwide with a mobility score of 52. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 20 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Brunei Visa-free 14 days
Cambodia Visa-free 30 days
Indonesia Visa-free 30 days
Iran Visa-free 15 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Kyrgyzstan Visa-free 60 days
Laos Visa-free 30 days
Malaysia Visa-free 30 days
Mongolia Visa-free 30 days
Myanmar Visa-free 14 days
Palestine Visa-free –
Philippines Visa-free 30 days

All visa-free countries for the Vietnam passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Vietnam passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal, so no application is needed before travelling.

Do Nepal citizens need a visa for Vietnam?

Nepal passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Nepal visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Nepal before you book.