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Nepal entry for Japanese citizens — January 2025 matrix result

Short answer: The matrix listed this route as visa on arrival. This passport-destination pair was not independently verified. Destination-level context: Nepal Department of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (Government of Nepal), reviewed 2026-06-13. It does not independently verify this passport route.

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Passport route JP NP

January 2025 matrix result

Listed as: Visa on arrival

This passport-destination pair was not independently verified. Confirm the current rule with the destination government or consulate before relying on it.

This passport-destination result has not been independently verified. The linked destination-level source is context only; it is not proof of this row. Nepal Department of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (Government of Nepal) · reviewed · Destination source ↗

Methodology

This route uses a historical matrix compiled in January 2025; a mapped destination-level source may provide context but does not independently verify this route.

Destination context
Nepal Department of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (Government of Nepal) Destination-level source ↗
Last reviewed
Author
William W.
Reviewer
William W. Same person as the author; this is not an independent review.

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Before you travel: Japanese citizens going to Nepal

  1. If the destination's official source confirms this January 2025 matrix category still applies: A visa is issued at the border, but it is not automatic — carry the exact fee (often cash), passport photos, and any required documents.
  2. If the destination's official source confirms this January 2025 matrix category still applies: Confirm which entry points issue visa on arrival before you book; not every airport or land crossing does.
  3. If the destination's official source confirms this January 2025 matrix category still applies: Allow extra time on arrival and have your onward travel and accommodation details ready.

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Passport validity requirement

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.

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About Nepal for visitors

Nepal is the gateway to the Himalayas, home to eight of the world's highest peaks and trekking routes for every fitness level. Travelers come for mountain expeditions, spiritual pilgrimage sites, and stunning landscapes; the nation is deeply woven into mountaineering culture.

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu is the primary hub. Immigration procedures are relaxed and generally move quickly; staff are accustomed to high tourism volumes, and connections to trekking regions or lodges are easy to arrange.

Nepal visa FAQ for Japanese citizens

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Nepal?

The historical January 2025 VisaGlance matrix, with limited documented corrections, lists this route as follows; this route has not been independently verified. It was listed as visa on arrival.

What passport validity is required to enter Nepal?

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. This rule is not linked to an eligible rule-specific official source; verify it before travel.

Where can I find the official visa rules for Japanese citizens entering Nepal?

A destination-level source is mapped for Nepal: Nepal Department of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (Government of Nepal) (https://www.moha.gov.np/en/post/citizens-of-which-countries-do-not-get-on-arrival-visa), reviewed 2026-06-13. It provides destination context only and does not independently verify the Japan passport route. Confirm the exact rule with the destination government or consulate.

How current is this information?

Visa results start from a historical January 2025 base matrix with limited, documented corrections. A mapped destination-level source provides context only; it does not independently verify a passport-destination result. Visa rules change without notice — always confirm with the official government source or embassy before you book or travel.

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Visa rules change without notice. Always confirm with the embassy, consulate or the official government source linked above before you book or travel.

Visa results start from a historical January 2025 base matrix with limited, documented corrections. A mapped destination-level source provides context only; it does not independently verify a passport-destination result.