Embassy
Embassy of India, Kathmandu
Kathmandu
336, Kapurdhara Marg
Nepal visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal. Show your passport at the border.
Passport
IND
India
Going to
NPL
Nepal
No visa needed
Indian citizens can enter Nepal without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Indian citizens in Nepal
Indians can visit Nepal without a visa
- You do not need a visa.
- From India, bring an Indian passport or photo Voter ID.
- You can enter from India by air or land.
- You can stay as long as you want.
- You can live and work freely in Nepal.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Nepal.
Ways into Nepal
Tourist stays are usually 15, 30 or 90 days.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free Indian entryIndian citizens can enter Nepal without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Carry an accepted ID.
- Show it when entering Nepal.
Documents required
- Accepted ID
- No maximum visa-free stay is stated.
- For flights, the listed ID rule covers Indians older than 10.
- Accepted IDs: Indian passport, Indian government voter ID, or emergency certificate.
- The emergency certificate must come from India's embassy in Nepal.
eTA requiredOnline tourist approvalApply online for tourist approval before travelling to Nepal.
- Stay
- 15–90 days
- Fee
- Fee depends on stay; discounts apply
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Open NepaliPort and choose the online travel approval form.
- Enter your passport, travel and Nepal address details.
- Upload your photo and passport image.
- Check your form, submit it and pay.
- Save your approval and carry it with your passport.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport image
- Profile photo
- Completed visa form
- Fees: 30 USD for 15 days; 50 USD for 30; 125 USD for 90.
- A form receipt is not approval; there is no guaranteed processing time.
eTA requiredAdvance tourist approvalGet tourist approval before you travel to Nepal.
- Stay
- 15–90 days
- Processing
- 4–5 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Fill in the embassy's online form.
- Follow its document and payment instructions.
- Wait for approval.
- Carry your approval and passport.
Documents required
- Passport
- Approved travel document
- 2 blank pages
- Stay choices are 15, 30 or 90 days.
- Tourist visas do not allow you to work.
eTA requiredAdvance tourist approvalGet tourist approval before you travel to Nepal.
- Stay
- 15–90 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Fill in the embassy's online form.
- Follow its document and payment instructions.
- Wait for approval.
- Carry your approval and passport.
Documents required
- Passport
- Approved travel document
- Stay choices are 15, 30 or 90 days.
- Tourist visas do not allow you to work.
Visa on arrival15-day arrival visaEligible tourists can get a 15-day visa when they enter Nepal.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- US$30
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Fill in the arrival card and tourist visa form.
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
- Show your passport, form and receipts to immigration.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Arrival card
- Application receipt
- Payment receipt
- Passport-size photo with light background
- Your stay starts when you enter Nepal; the online form receipt lasts 15 days.
- Listed passport countries and people with refugee documents need approval before travel.
Visa on arrival30-day arrival visaEligible tourists can get a 30-day visa when they enter Nepal.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Fill in the arrival card and tourist visa form.
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
- Show your passport, form and receipts to immigration.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Arrival card
- Application receipt
- Payment receipt
- Passport-size photo with light background
- Your stay starts when you enter Nepal; the online form receipt lasts 15 days.
- Listed passport countries and people with refugee documents need approval before travel.
Visa on arrival90-day arrival visaEligible tourists can get a 90-day visa when they enter Nepal.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$125
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Fill in the arrival card and tourist visa form.
- Pay the fee and keep the receipt.
- Show your passport, form and receipts to immigration.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Arrival card
- Application receipt
- Payment receipt
- Passport-size photo with light background
- Your stay starts when you enter Nepal; the online form receipt lasts 15 days.
- Listed passport countries and people with refugee documents need approval before travel.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaApply for a tourist visa before travelling to Nepal.
- Stay
- 15–90 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Fill in the embassy's online form.
- Submit the form, passport and required papers.
- Pay the fee.
- Track your application online.
Documents required
- Passport
- Visa form
- Apply through New Delhi and print the online form.
- Bring your passport, a copy, and Indian visa or related document.
- Fees: 3000 INR for 15 days; 5000 INR for 30 days.
- The 90-day fee is 12500 INR; pay at the embassy.
- Stay choices are 15, 30 or 90 days.
- Tourist visas do not allow you to work.
Other routeFree child tourist visaChildren under 10 can get a free tourist visa, except US citizens.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Choose the right tourist visa route.
- Submit the child's passport and ask to skip the fee.
Documents required
- Child's passport
- Tourist visa form
- The usual rules on who needs approval before travel still apply.
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Planning your Nepal trip
Best time to go: October–December is best for visiting the hills and mountains, with clearer air. April–June is best for mountain expeditions; June–September brings monsoon rain, and January–March brings freezing nights and extreme cold at high elevations.
- Mount EverestThe world's highest mountain is Nepal's most famous sight.
- Kathmandu ValleyThis World Heritage Site includes Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan.
- Sagarmatha National ParkOne of Nepal's four World Heritage Sites.
- Chitwan National ParkOne of Nepal's four World Heritage Sites.
Scams to watch for in Nepal
- Counterfeit trekking equipmentEquipment sold outside genuine brand branches is very likely to be a copy. A familiar logo does not prove that an item is genuine. Copies may not last beyond one expedition.
- Counterfeit or expired food and cigarettesLocal shops may sell counterfeit food or cigarettes, or products past their use-by date. Familiar packaging does not guarantee a genuine or fresh product.
- Fake pashminaFake pashmina scarves and shawls are common. A seller's use of the word 'pashmina' does not establish that an item is cashmere.
About Nepal
Nepal is a landlocked republic in the Himalayas between China and India, home to Mount Everest.
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Money
- Nepalese rupee (₨)
- Languages
- Nepali
- Time zone
- UTC+05:45
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +977
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Questions
Are there special rules for Indian citizens visiting Nepal?
Indian citizens can enter Nepal without a visa and stay without a time limit. They may live and work freely in Nepal.
Do indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Indian citizens can visit, live and work in Nepal without a visa.
Do nepalese citizens need a visa for India?
Nepalese citizens can visit, live and work in India without a visa.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Nepal?
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh Bhutan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Nepal are easier for indian citizens?
Maldives, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan Macau, and 3 more let indian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Nepal?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Nepal?
Nepalese rupee (₨). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Nepal?
Nepali.
How strong is the India passport?
It ranks #79 and reaches 53 destinations without applying ahead.
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