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Business Travel Requirements for a Nepal Visa for Australian Citizens

1. Business Visa Conditions

   The Nepalese Consulates and Embassies in Australia do not issue business visas. Applicants applying for business visas will be issued with a tourist visa initially and on arrival into Nepal must go to Immigration and change the status of the visa.

   Please note that during the process of having the visa status changed the applicant will need to present a copy of the letter of invitation from the company in Nepal.

2. Visa Validity

   Visa is valid from the date of issue. Entry must be made within the validity date specified on the visa, and the date of exit can be after the expiry date of the visa.

   The validity of the issued visa is at the discretion of the Embassy/Consulate and may vary to that advertised.

3. Duration of Stay

   Nepalese visas are issued as multiple entry visas and have varying maximums of total duration of stay depending on the visa type requested:

   • 15 Days (must make final exit within 15 days from date of initial entry)
   • 30 Days (must make final exit within 30 days from date of initial entry)
   • 90 Days (must make final exit within 90 days from date of initial entry)

   The duration of stay issued on the visa is at the discretion of the Embassy/Consulate and may vary to that advertised.

4. Passport

   A clear colour copy of the information page(s) from the applicant's passport. The passport must:

   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date
   • Have two blank facing visa pages

5. Photograph(s)

   One passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 45mm (h) by 35 mm (w) 
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should be glued to the designated section of the visa application form (in the absence of a designated area, affix to the top right or top left corner).

6. Business Introduction Letter

   You are required to provide a Business Introduction Letter from your Australian-based company. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Australia mailing address. Use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at https://visasdirect.com.au/forms?formname=Business-Introduction-Letter-Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.

7. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • State the purpose of journey
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required

8. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form. This form must be completed online at: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/onlinevisa-mission/application
   
   
   Please note that :

   • Travellers applying from the following states MUST select the Honorary Consul General of Nepal,  Victoria : WA, NT, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS, NSW
   • Travellers applying from CBR state MUST select Embassy of Nepal, Canberra.

9. VisasDirect Order Confirmation

   Please provide the VisasDirect Order Summary which will be emailed to you at the time of placing the order.