"I originally used MyJet24 because I did not want to pay for a dummy ticket. That was the only reason. But what actually impressed me was how the PDF looked. It was formatted like a proper airline confirmation: flight numbers, times, passenger details, all laid out clearly. The Italian embassy in Hanoi accepted it without a word. I am giving four stars instead of five because there was no airline logo on the document. That probably matters to nobody except me and my overthinking brain, but I spent a solid hour wondering if it would be a problem. It was not."
Entry requirements at a glance — Nepal
| Stay limit | 15/30/90 days |
|---|---|
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee (NPR) |
| Common airports | Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM), Pokhara (PKR), Bharatpur (BHR), Lukla Tenzing-Hillary (LUA) |
Free Onward Ticket
Generate a PDF dummy ticket for Nepal in 30 seconds.
An onward ticket for Nepal is the document airlines and immigration officers want to see at the boarding gate or border control, not the embassy. It demonstrates you have a confirmed plan to leave Nepal before your authorised stay expires. This page focuses on what to show at check-in, what immigration officers verify, and what backup options you have if asked questions at the border.
What Nepal Immigration Officers Actually Check
Immigration officers in Nepal verify three things: (1) the booking shows a real flight number and route leaving Nepal, (2) the date is within your visa-stay window, and (3) the passenger name matches your passport. They do NOT verify payment status — a held GDS reservation is the standard. MyJet24 generates the format airline check-in agents and immigration counters expect to see.
Real Border Stories — Onward Tickets That Worked at Nepal Entry
In our anonymised feedback database from 200,000+ travellers, fewer than 1 % were rejected at Nepal immigration when presenting a MyJet24 onward ticket. Common officer questions cluster around three areas: stay duration ("how long are you here?"), funds proof, and onward route. The PDF answers question 3 directly; questions 1 and 2 require the traveller to speak confidently.
Nepal Visa & Entry Info
Nepal Carrier Liability — Civil Aviation Act 2053 BS + CAAN + Pokhara International 2023
Nepal's carrier sanctions framework operates under the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Act, 2053 BS (1996 AD) and the Nepal Civil Aviation Act, 2053 BS (1997 AD), enforced by CAAN (Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal). Carriers transporting inadmissible passengers to Nepal face administrative fines plus full liability for all return and accommodation costs under Nepal's Immigration Act, 2049 BS (1992 AD). Border enforcement is handled by the Department of Immigration (DoI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Nepal's aviation landscape holds two distinctive features: (1) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is Nepal's only full-capacity international gateway, making it one of the world's rare single-airport international entry points for a major tourism destination; and (2) Pokhara International Airport (PKR) opened on 1 January 2023 — Nepal's newest international airport, designed to receive direct international flights but still building its carrier network as of 2025. Visa-wise, Nepal offers Visa on Arrival (VOA) at KTM for most nationalities (except Indian nationals, who are completely visa-free under the Nepal-India bilateral treaty), making it one of Asia's most accessible tourist destinations — yet the TIMATIC onward advisory still applies for tourist-category entries.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Civil Aviation Act 2053 BS + CAAN regulations + Immigration Act 2049 BS |
| Fine range | NPR 100,000–500,000 per pax (≈ €750–€3,800 at 2025 rates ~133 NPR/EUR) + all return costs |
| Enforcing body | CAAN (carrier fines) + DoI Department of Immigration (border control at KTM/PKR) |
| Key airports | KTM Tribhuvan International (only full-capacity intl airport), PKR Pokhara International (opened Jan 2023) |
| India bilateral | Indian nationals completely visa-free to Nepal; no onward ticket requirement for Indians. 90%+ of Nepal's air traffic originates from India. |
| VOA system | Most non-Indian nationalities: VOA at KTM ($30/15/25 for 15/30/90 days). VOA does not waive carrier TIMATIC onward advisory. |
| INAD detention | DoI-administered holding at KTM; space-constrained facility; carrier bears all costs. Rare events given small international passenger volume vs other countries. |
Nepal Airline Check-In: Nepal Airlines, IndiGo, Qatar Airways + Gulf Carriers at KTM
| Carrier | Route | Check Method | PDF Accepted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal Airlines (RA) | KTM hub; DEL/BKK/KUL + Gulf routes | SITA Departure Control + TIMATIC | ✓ Yes | National flag carrier; KTM-based agents most experienced with Nepal entry rules; verify onward for non-Indian non-VOA-eligible pax |
| IndiGo (6E) | DEL/BOM/CCU/GAU → KTM | Navitaire TIMATIC API | ✓ Yes | Most-used carrier on India-Nepal route; Indian nationals not checked for Nepal onward (visa-free bilateral); non-Indian 3rd-country pax checked per TIMATIC |
| Air India (AI) | DEL/BOM/LKO → KTM | Amadeus Altéa TIMATIC | ✓ Yes | Direct India-Nepal routes; AI applies TIMATIC for third-country nationals connecting via India to KTM |
| Qatar Airways (QR) | DOH → KTM | Amadeus Altéa TIMATIC | ✓ Yes | DOH relay; serves Nepali migrant worker diaspora returning home; QR DOH agents apply Nepal VOA + onward check per TIMATIC |
| Emirates (EK) | DXB → KTM | SITA Horizon TIMATIC API | ✓ Yes | DXB relay; trekker/tourist traffic dominant on EU/AU-DXB-KTM routings; DXB agents check Nepal VOA eligibility + onward |
| Air Arabia (G9) | SHJ → KTM | Navitaire TIMATIC API | ✓ Yes | Sharjah hub; key Nepali migrant worker route; high volume Nepali passport holders returning home (no VOA needed for Nepali nationals); third-country pax checked |
| flydubai (FZ) | DXB → KTM | Navitaire TIMATIC | ✓ Yes | Emirates Group LCC; DXB-KTM; TIMATIC VOA + onward check at DXB for non-Indian third-country KTM-bound pax |
KTM Tribhuvan vs PKR Pokhara — CAAN/DoI Enforcement Comparison
Nepal VOA, India Bilateral, Advance Visa, and Trekking Permit Context
Nepal's entry system is unusually accessible: most nationalities can obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at KTM for 15/30/90 days ($30/$50/$125). Indian nationals are completely visa-free and unrestricted. Chinese nationals require advance consulate visa. The TIMATIC onward advisory applies to tourist-entry VOA holders but enforcement intensity is lower than many of the previous countries in this series — Nepal's primary immigration concern is ensuring trekking permits and conservation fees are paid, not departure documentation per se.
Valid Onward Proof at KTM Tribhuvan — CAAN/DoI Documentation Standard
- E-ticket PDF with confirmed PNR — clears TIMATIC at Nepal Airlines SITA, IndiGo Navitaire, Qatar Airways Amadeus, Emirates SITA at origin check-in
- Return flight confirmed in GDS — same carrier return; TIMATIC "TVL" clears automatically; board pass issued without escalation
- Onward flight via DEL/DXB/DOH to third country — KTM→DEL→onward confirmed; carrier printout satisfies DoI at KTM if queried
- IndiGo/AI return confirmed — India-Nepal route return ticket; very common; fully accepted without question at DEL/BOM/CCU check-in and KTM immigration
- Gulf carrier relay confirmed full itinerary — EK/QR/FZ: all legs confirmed from origin to KTM and KTM onward; TIMATIC clears at DXB/DOH relay
- PDF dummy ticket with verifiable PNR — accepted by Nepal Airlines, IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Emirates at origin check-in for KTM sectors
- Hotel + trekking package booking confirmation — KTM DoI may accept as evidence of planned departure date (end of trek); common for Himalayan trekkers
- Travel agency printout — widely used by South Asian and Gulf-origin travellers; accepted informally at KTM immigration desk by DoI officers
- Screenshot of booking confirmation with reference — accepted at most origin check-in desks; less reliable at KTM DoI if directly questioned at immigration
- Organized trek / climbing expedition confirmation — expedition permits + scheduled departure often accepted as equivalent to onward transport at KTM DoI
- Verbal departure intent — carriers (6E/AI/QR/EK) will query at check-in regardless of destination; CAAN liability creates incentive for carriers to require documentation
- Bank statement only — does not satisfy TIMATIC "TVL" advisory; carrier agents at DEL/DXB/DOH check-in will escalate
- Open-ended travel plan without confirmed booking — DoI at KTM immigration may question; trekkers with undefined onward plans commonly face this
- Indian national exemption claimed by non-Indian — TIMATIC will flag incorrect nationality claim; carrier agents verify passport nationality at check-in
- VOA approval claimed without confirmed onward — VOA itself does not waive the onward advisory; TIMATIC still flags departure requirement
Nepal INAD Process: DoI Refusal at KTM → CAAN Fine → Holding → Return
Premium shows a major carrier branding, verified departure times from Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM), and a clean PDF — no watermark. Exactly what the embassy reviewers are used to seeing.
Nepal Entry & Carrier Compliance — Official Resources
Ready to generate your Nepal onward ticket? Get a verifiable PDF with confirmed PNR — accepted by Nepal Airlines, IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Air Arabia at KTM Tribhuvan and all origin check-in desks for Nepal sectors. Free PDF in 30 seconds →
Airports in Nepal
Popular Routes from Nepal
Frequently Asked Questions – Nepal
Complete Your Nepal Visa Application
An onward ticket is one part of your Nepal visa and travel documentation. Use MyJet24's free tools to prepare all required documents in one place.