Visa requirement

Nepal visa for Indian citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Passport Indian passport Destination Nepal Visa-free

Checked answer — confirm before travel

Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal.

Last verified: 23 Jul 2026

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

This answer is for ordinary Indian passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.

Visa types at a glance

Tourist visa-free, eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for this corridor
Visa type	Availability	Stay
Tourist visa-free?	Yes	Stay rule is explained on this page.
eVisa?	No	No eVisa route is stored for this corridor.
Visa on arrival?	No	No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor.

Max stay: Nepal's immigration guidance treats ordinary Indian nationals as a no-visa entry case. The public source set does not publish one fixed tourist day cap, so this row uses a stay note instead of an invented duration.
Official cost: Free
Before departure: Nothing required before departure
Official route: Open official source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Nothing required before departure Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit Nepal's immigration guidance treats ordinary Indian nationals as a no-visa entry case. The public source set does not publish one fixed tourist day cap, so this row uses a stay note instead of an invented duration.
3 Official fee Free
4 Passport validity Official rule stored below. See full note
5 Transit recommendation airside: conditional; landside: conditional. Full note below. See full note
6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Cost note

No Nepal tourist visa fee applies to the ordinary Indian-national no-visa route on the public immigration guidance used here.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: Use Nepal's official source or the responsible mission for exact passport-validity and blank-page rules attached to the issued permission.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit recommendation: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Transit requirements depend on airport, route, ticketing and whether the traveller crosses border control. Entering the country uses the normal rule for this passport.; Related source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

valid Indian passport or Indian voter identity card
birth certificate for an Indian minor without a passport
supporting travel details if requested by Nepal immigration

Why this verdict

Indian citizens' entry guidance is based on Nepal's official destination source set (Indian national no-visa entry route). This guidance is intentionally conservative: ordinary passport, tourism / short visitor travel only. Work, study, residence, long-term stay, diplomatic/service passports, special travel documents, route-specific waivers, airline handling and immigration discretion can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on the official source before booking.

Conditional rules

Work, study, residence, employment or long-term stay Visa required

The short-visitor rule listed here does not cover work, study, residence, employment or long-term stay.
Diplomatic, official, refugee or special travel document Conditional

Nepal's ordinary tourist visa-on-arrival flow does not cover every travel document. Check the responsible Nepalese mission for special documents.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal. (Visa-free.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can Indian passport holders stay in Nepal?

Nepal's immigration guidance treats ordinary Indian nationals as a no-visa entry case. The public source set does not publish one fixed tourist day cap, so this row uses a stay note instead of an invented duration.

How much does entry to Nepal cost for Indian citizens?

It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.