Usa Student Visa from Nepal
USA F-1 Student Visa from Nepal
The F-1 visa is required for studying full-time at US universities, colleges, or language programs. You apply at the US Embassy Kathmandu after receiving your I-20 from your institution.
Step-by-Step Process
Receive I-20 from US Institution
After being admitted, your institution issues Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility). This is your primary visa document.
Pay SEVIS Fee
Pay the SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) fee of $350 at fmjfee.com before scheduling your visa interview.
Complete DS-160 Online
Fill the DS-160 (Non-Immigrant Visa Application) at ceac.state.gov. Keep the application ID — you need it for the interview.
Schedule Visa Interview
Schedule an F-1 interview at the US Embassy Kathmandu via ustraveldocs.com. Slots can be competitive — book early.
Attend Visa Interview
Attend the interview at the US Embassy, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. Bring all original documents. The interviewing officer makes the decision on the spot or within days.
Receive Visa
If approved, your passport is stamped with the F-1 visa. You can enter the US up to 30 days before your program start date.
Required Documents
- I-20 form from US institution
- Valid passport
- DS-160 confirmation page
- SEVIS fee receipt ($350)
- Interview appointment confirmation
- Financial evidence (bank statements showing full funding)
- IELTS / TOEFL / SAT / GRE / GMAT score report
- Academic transcripts
Expert Tips
- ✓ Strong interview performance matters — be confident and truthful about your ties to Nepal and intent to return
- ✓ Show clear financial evidence for the full program duration
- ✓ Community college → transfer to university is a cost-effective pathway
- ✓ OPT (Optional Practical Training) allows 12 months work after graduation; STEM fields get 36 months