🇳🇵 Travel facts Nepal
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Nepal — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compact, verified, with source references.
| Capital | Kathmandu |
|---|---|
| Language | Nepali |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee (NPR) |
| Timezone | UTC+5:45 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 10–12 hours (with layover) |
| Emergency number | 100 · Police 100 · Emergency 102 |
| Plug | Type C/D/M · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Nepal?
Passport required; visa on arrival (15/30/90 days: 30/50/125 USD).
Filling out the form online in advance saves time; fee payable in cash in USD or by card. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Nepal?
5–10%, if no service charge; trekking guides/porters about 10–15% of tour costs.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Nepal?
No adapter needed — Type C / D / M (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Euro plugs often fit; universal adapter recommended — power outages are common, a power bank is important.
Can you drink tap water in Nepal?
No, tap water is not recommended for drinking.
Never drink unfiltered — use a water filter/SteriPEN or bottled water.
What can I bring back from Nepal to Germany?
Non-EU country: When returning to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free.
Will my mobile phone work in Nepal?
No EU roaming — pre-book an eSIM or buy a cheap local SIM on site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Nepal?
Nepalese Rupee (NPR); cash dominates — ATMs in cities, cash only on treks.
What should I know about health in Nepal?
Travel health insurance with repatriation recommended; check vaccination/health advice with the German Federal Foreign Office or tropical institute.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information can change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Nepal travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
