Journalist/Press Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 120 days
- Processing time
- Varies
- Fee
- Varies
- Validity
- Maximum 4 months at a time, can be extended up to 1 year
- Entry
- Single entry
Press visa issued for maximum of 4 months at a time. Can be extended up to one year. Requires recommendation from Department of Information and press pass from Nepal Press Council. International visitors must initially obtain tourist visa, then convert to press visa by applying to Department of Immigration with supporting documentation.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must be working journalist or press representative with valid press credentials
Required status: Accredited journalist with press pass from Nepal Press Council
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-size photographs
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Recommendation letter from Department of Information
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Press Visa Application Form; Form url: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/
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Professional license
Accepted licenses: Identity Card issued by Nepal Press Council, Press pass for journalists; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain recommendation from Department of Information and press pass from Nepal Press Council
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Online application
Complete online press visa application form
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Document submission
Submit application with recommendation letter, press pass, and supporting documents to Department of Immigration
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Fee payment
Pay press visa fee
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Visa collection
Collect passport with press visa