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Nepal Visa-Free Entry for Indians

Indian citizens do not require a visa for Nepal at all, so Nepal is listed separately rather than as a Visa on Arrival destination. Travellers should carry an accepted identity document — a valid Indian passport is the simplest option, and specific alternatives are accepted for air travel.

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Visa Overview

Country
Nepal
Visa Type
Visa-Free Entry
Purpose
Tourism, business, family visits
Maximum Stay
No visa required for Indian citizens
Extension
Not applicable — no visa is issued
Visa Fee
No visa and no visa fee for Indian citizens
Processing
At the immigration counter on arrival
Reviewed
September 2026

Documents Required

Carry these for Nepal. Requirements may be checked again at your departure airport.

  • Original Indian passport in good condition
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Hotel or accommodation confirmation

Nepal Visa on Arrival process

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Prepare Documents

    Assemble the checklist above before you leave for the airport.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Arrive at an Eligible Airport or Border

    Only designated entry points issue arrival entry.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Proceed to the Immigration / Visa Counter

    Follow the signs for visa on arrival or foreign passports.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Submit Passport & Documents

    Hand over the passport with your tickets and accommodation proof.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Pay the Visa Fee (if applicable)

    Carry the accepted currency in cash where cards are not accepted.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Immigration Clearance

    Biometrics and questions about your purpose of visit may follow.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Enter the Country

    Check the stamped duration before leaving the counter.

Visa Fee

No visa and no visa fee for Indian citizens

INR amount is indicative and may change according to exchange rates. Official fees are set by the destination’s authorities and may change without notice.

Department of Immigration, Nepal

Important Conditions

  • No visa is required for Indian citizens for tourism, business or family visits.
  • Carry a valid Indian passport, or another identity document accepted by Nepalese authorities for Indian nationals.
  • Children travelling should carry their own accepted identity document.
  • Working or residing long term in Nepal has separate requirements.

Entry, permitted stay and extension decisions rest entirely with the immigration authority of Nepal. Meeting every condition does not guarantee entry.

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Verify before you travel

Visa and entry regulations can change without prior notice. Eligibility may depend on passport validity, return tickets, hotel bookings, sufficient funds, travel history, residence permits, or valid visas from certain countries. Travellers should verify the latest immigration requirements with Department of Immigration, Nepal before booking or travelling. Visadesk Global is a private visa and travel assistance service and is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or government immigration authority.