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Nepal visa requirements

Travellers from 185 of 198 countries can visit Nepal easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Nepal

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

  • Free to visit, live and work1 of 198 passportsVisit, live and work freely.
  • Visa on arrival184 of 198 passportsGet it at the airport or border.
  • Visa needed13 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Nepal visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part 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.

  • Europe46 of 46 countries
  • Americas35 of 35 countries
  • Oceania14 of 14 countries
  • Asia44 of 49 countries
  • Africa46 of 54 countries
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Questions

How many passports can enter Nepal without a visa?

185 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Nepal?

Visa on arrival: it applies to 184 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Nepal?

13 passports, including Nigeria, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq Afghanistan, and 8 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

Free to visit, live and work.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

Visa on arrival, for up to 90 days.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

Visa on arrival, for up to 90 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

Visa on arrival, for up to 150 days.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

Visa on arrival, for up to 90 days.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Nepal?

Europe: 46 of 46 passports enter without applying first.

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