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Nepalese passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #100 in the world, with 32 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Nepalese passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Nepalese passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Nepalese passport compares

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By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Oceania4 of 14 countries
  • Asia12 of 49 countries
  • Africa12 of 54 countries
  • Americas4 of 35 countries
  • Europe0 of 46 countries

All 198 destinations for Nepalese passport holders

198 of 198 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Nepalese passport holders visit without a visa?

11 countries need no visa at all, and 21 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the Nepal passport rank?

#98 of 199 passports, with 32 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Nepalese passport holders visit visa-free?

India, Pakistan, Philippines, Haiti Singapore, and 6 more.

Where can Nepalese passport holders get a visa at the airport?

20 countries, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Tanzania Mozambique, and 16 more.

Which countries let Nepalese passport holders apply online?

58 countries, including Indonesia, Nigeria, DR Congo Ethiopia, and 54 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Nepalese passport holders?

109, including China, United States, Brazil Russia, and 105 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Nepalese passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: visa needed; United Kingdom: visa needed; Canada: visa needed; Australia: evisa; Japan: visa needed; France: visa needed.

Which part of the world is easiest for Nepalese passport holders?

Oceania: 29% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Nepalese passport holders visit easily?

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka.

Does the Nepal passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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