Which Visa is Right for my Visit?
- Translation:
- नेपालीमा (PDF 135 KB)
The type of visa for which you apply - and the requirements for getting a non-immigrant visa - depends on your purpose of travel. If you are unsure as to which visa is the right one for you, contact consktm@state.gov with your questions.
The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu strongly urges visa applicants to not make any travel arrangements until they actually have in their possession a visa issued by the Embassy.
| Visa Category | Description |
| A1/A2 Visa |
Diplomats and foreign government officials |
| A3/G5 Visa |
Domestic employees of A1/A2 or G1/G4 visa holder |
| B1 Visa |
Business visitors, domestic employees, academics, researchers, short-term students |
| B2 Visa |
Holiday, tourism, medical treatment |
| C1 Visa |
Transiting the U.S. to another destination |
| C1/D Visa |
Crewmembers working on air or sea carriers |
| F1/M1 Visa |
Students: academic or vocational (degree/certificate program) |
| G1/G4 Visa |
Employees of an international organization |
| H Visa |
Employment-based visas |
| I Visa |
Journalists and members of the media |
| J1 Visa |
Exchange visitor, academics, au-pairs, interns |
| L Visa |
Intra-company transferees |
| O/P Visa |
Persons with extraordinary ability in science, art, education, business or athletics |
R Visa |
Religious worker |
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