South Africa passport to Nepal
Visa on arrival for South Africa passport holders.
South AfricaNepalShort stayVisa on arrival
South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal — no application before you fly, but expect a fee and a queue at the border.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Nepal — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Nepal's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set on the visa issued at the border
- Nepal passports in South Africa
- Visa required
- Getting in
- You get the visa at the airport or land border when you arrive. Expect a form, usually a fee and a queue, and carry proof of onward travel.
Long stay
Staying in Nepal longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 6 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored
- Investment
- Retirement
- Family ×2
- Student
What changes
South Africa and Nepal side by side
| South Africa | Nepal | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Pretoria | Kathmandu |
| Languages | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English | Nepali |
| Currency | South African Rand | Nepalese Rupee |
| GDP per person (2025) | $6,598 | $1,536 |
| Population | 64.7M | 29.6M |
GDP and population: World Bank.