Visa Requirements
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for India citizens travelling to Nepal
Citizens of India do not require a visa to enter Nepal. All other nationalities generally require a tourist visa, which can be obtained on arrival or in advance through a Nepali embassy or consulate.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
India passport holders can enter Nepal for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
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The short answer
Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter Nepal. No visa is needed before travelling to Nepal for a short tourist or business visit. This covers tourist and short business visits only, not work, study or residence, and a border officer makes the final decision on entry in every case. Entry rules change without notice, so the requirement is read again from the official source on a schedule and the date above is the last time that happened. The official source for this corridor is linked on this page and should be checked before booking. Where the destination government and the traveller's own government disagree, the destination government decides, because it is the one that writes the rule. Requirements can also differ by the route taken, the purpose of the trip and the length of stay, so read the official page for the exact case rather than the general one. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
At a glance
Key facts for Indian citizens visiting Nepal
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Official source
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Step by step
How Indian citizens enter Nepal
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Confirm the length of stay allowed, because visa-free entry is always capped and the cap is what a border officer checks.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Exercise Caution
UK FCDO: The FCDO does not advise against travel to any part of Nepal. Following unrest since 26 July, local curfews have been imposed in Koshi province and Madhesh province in the south of the country. Wider disruption across the Middle East may also affect flight connections to Kathmandu.
Updated 2026-08-01 11:42:45
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Indian citizens ask about entering Nepal
No. Indian citizens can enter Nepal without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Nepal uses NPR. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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