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Nepal Visa Requirements for India Citizens

Visa-free

India passport holders do not need a visa to visit Nepal.

Source: Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 13 Oct 2026

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What the Nepal visa rules mean for India travellers

India citizens can enter Nepal without a visa. You only need a valid India passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Nepal applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK FCDO says that to avoid problems at immigration your passport should have an expiry date at least 6 months after your date of entry into Nepal. The Department of Immigration asks eVisa applicants to upload a scan…
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The UK FCDO says that to enter Nepal you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement …
  • Vaccinations: Polio: The UK FCDO says that to enter Nepal you must have a certificate to prove you have had a polio vaccine if you are coming from certain countries with a transmission risk.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Nepal. The UK FCDO says that at border control you may need to show a travel insurance document covering healthcare costs, repatriati…

Nepal entry rules compared

Nepal lets 1 passport in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 185 and requires an embassy visa from 12. Overall the India passport ranks #152 in the world with 27 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a India passport you can also visit 6 countries in the region without a visa, including Kazakhstan, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar and Thailand.

In the other direction, Nepal citizens can visit India visa-free.

Flag of NepalEntry requirements for Nepal

Passport validity

6 months

The UK FCDO says that to avoid problems at immigration your passport should have an expiry date at least 6 months after your date of entry into Nepal. The Department of Immigration asks eVisa applicants to upload a scanned passport copy valid for at least 6 months.

UK FCDO — Nepal travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

9 months

The UK FCDO says that to enter Nepal you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country.

UK FCDO — Nepal travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Polio

The UK FCDO says that to enter Nepal you must have a certificate to prove you have had a polio vaccine if you are coming from certain countries with a transmission risk.

UK FCDO — Nepal travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Nepal. The UK FCDO says that at border control you may need to show a travel insurance document covering healthcare costs, repatriation and other emergencies in Nepal, and confirmation of where you will spend your first night. For trekking, the UK FCDO advises insurance that covers mountain rescue and helicopter costs; it says helicopter evacuation usually costs between £1,000 and £2,000 or more per flying hour.

UK FCDO — Nepal travel advice, entry requirements ("Checks at border control")✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Online Tourist Visa Application (pre-arrival form)

15 days

The UK FCDO says you can apply online for a visa on arrival up to 15 days before you arrive and then collect and pay for the visa at the airport using your submission receipt, or apply using the forms or terminals at the airport.

UK FCDO — Nepal travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

USD 5

The Department of Immigration lists a late overstay fine of USD 5 per day and a visa extension fee of USD 3 per day (minimum 15 days), all payable online through its portal. The UK government says overstaying your visa in Nepal is a serious crime and can lead to significant fines or imprisonment. The Government of Canada says overstaying is an offence, immigration authorities can detain you until you pay a fine, and you could receive a 7-year ban on re-entry.

Department of Immigration, Nepal — ETA / visa for Nepal✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 5,000

The UK FCDO says you must declare on a customs form on arrival any amount above USD 5,000 in banknotes, or USD 10,000 in notes and travellers' cheques combined. Canada's travel advice says the use of Indian rupee notes greater than 100 INR is prohibited and that it is illegal to take Nepalese rupee banknotes out of the country.

Department of Customs (Ministry of Finance notice, Nepal Gazette vol. 75, extraordinary issue 5, 15 Jestha 2082) — personal goods passengers may bring in and take out✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?

India passport holders do not need a visa to visit Nepal.

How long can India citizens stay in Nepal?

There is no fixed limit on the length of stay, though long stays usually require registering your residence.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Nepal?

The UK FCDO says that to avoid problems at immigration your passport should have an expiry date at least 6 months after your date of entry into Nepal. The Department of Immigration asks eVisa applicants to upload a scanned passport copy valid for at least 6 months.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.