India passport → Nepal

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Visa-free entry

Indian passport holders can visit Nepal without a visa.

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

Nepal at a glance

Capital: Kathmandu
Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Languages: Nepali
Calling code: +977
Region: Southern Asia

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Namche Bazaar village located at 3,440 metres (11,286 ft) above the sea level in Khumbu region, northeastern Nepal. The Kongde Ri peak with its 6,187 m (20,299

NP28.0°N · 84.0°EPhoto: stevehicks · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Himalayan treks and the valley of templesPashupatinath Temple · Kathmandu Durbar Squares · Pokhara and Phewa Lake

Nepal for other passports

IndiaVisa-free
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival150 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
CanadaVisa on arrival90 days

Nearby in Southern Asia for Indian passport holders

BhutanVisa-free14 days
MaldivesVisa-free90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
IraneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
PakistanVisa required

Common questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Indian passport holders can visit Nepal without a visa.

How long can Indian citizens stay in Nepal?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Nepal?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?

56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Nepal before you travel.