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Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
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Nepal India passport holders can enter Nepal without a visa.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Check on entry
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
Checked November 2026At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the travel date.
- Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter Nepal.
- Tourist stays are capped at 150 days per calendar year (January to December).
- Overstaying is fined USD 5 per day; visa fees are non-refundable once issued.
- Restricted nationalities must obtain a visa through a Nepalese embassy before travel.
Official source: Department of Immigration, Nepal (Ministry of Home Affairs) · Not yet confirmed officially: Launch date of the direct ETA/eVisa portal, evisa.processing time (described only as fast online processing), Re-entry fee rule (page mentions an additional USD 25 re-entry fee without detail), scamWarning: none found on the page read
What India passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
India is one of 1 passports in the “visa-free” group for Nepal. See the full Nepal visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for India passport holders
Nepal is one of 28 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the India passport, which ranks #70 worldwide with a mobility score of 59. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 19 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Bhutan | Visa-free | 14 days |
 Iran | Visa-free | 15 days |
 Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 14 days |
 Macau | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Malaysia | Visa-free | – |
| Nepal | Visa-free | – |
 Palestine | Visa-free | – |
 Philippines | Visa-free | 14 days |
 Thailand | Visa-free | 60 days |
 Cambodia | Visa on arrival | – |
 Indonesia | Visa on arrival | – |
 Jordan | Visa on arrival | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
India passport holders can enter Nepal without a visa.
Do Nepal citizens need a visa for India?
Nepal passport holders can enter India without a visa.
Nepal visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Nepal before you book.