Do Nepal citizens need a visa to visit India?

Yes — Nepal passport holders need a Freedom of movement for India. Apply before booking a non-refundable flight; Yatra issues PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.

How long does the India Freedom of movement take to process?

Processing varies by application type and embassy load. E-visas typically arrive within 24–72 hours; sticker visas can take 5–15 working days. Always apply at least 4–6 weeks before travel for stickered visas, 1 week for e-visas.

What's the passport validity requirement for India?

India requires at least Valid for period of stay of passport validity remaining beyond your intended departure date. Renew well in advance — visa applications are routinely rejected for short-validity passports.

Can Yatra help with my India visa application?

Yes — Yatra's visa concierge handles document checklist preparation, appointment booking at the India embassy/VFS centre, pre-submission review, and dummy tickets where embassies require proof of onward travel. Service fee is disclosed up front.

What happens if my India visa is rejected?

Embassies rarely refund the application fee on rejection. Yatra waives our service fee on the second attempt — you pay only the embassy's new application fee. Most rejections trace back to documentation gaps that get resolved on the second submission.

When was this guide last refreshed?

Visa rules are cached from Travel Buddy and refresh automatically. Last successful fetch for the Nepal-IN pair: 2026-04-23 . The post regenerates whenever Travel Buddy updates the underlying classification.

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Step-by-step application process

Confirm visa class — for student travel to India, that's the Freedom of movement.
Gather documents — passport, photos, financial proof, flight+hotel bookings, student-purpose letter.
Submit via the embassy portal or VFS centre in Kathmandu.
Pay the fee — embassy fee + VFS/service charge.
Biometrics if required (sticker visas usually need them; e-visas don't).
Collection — passport returned by VFS courier or in-person pickup.

Each step is a checkpoint — getting one wrong (wrong fee bracket, photo not to spec, missing letter) restarts the clock. Fix at the source.

What visa do Nepal citizens need for India?

Nepal passport holders travelling to India require a Freedom of movement. The classification is provided by Travel Buddy's visa rules engine and refreshed automatically — this page reflects the latest cached state as of 2026-04-23. Always cross-check requirements on the destination's official immigration portal before booking flights.

Quick facts

Visa type	Freedom of movement
Passport validity required	Valid for period of stay
Capital	Delhi
Currency	Indian Rupee
Last refreshed	2026-04-23

Mandatory e-arrival

India requires every traveller to complete a e-Arrival in addition to the Freedom of movement. Submit it via the official portal before arrival. Skip this step and you can be denied entry at the border even with a valid visa.

Documents you'll typically need

Passport — Valid for period of stay of validity remaining beyond the intended departure date, with at least 2 blank pages
Recent passport-size photos meeting the destination's specifications (most embassies require white background, 35×45mm)
Completed visa application form (online or in-person depending on type)
Confirmed flight booking showing entry + onward/exit travel — Yatra issues a PNR-backed dummy ticket for NPR 999 if you want to apply before paying for flights
Hotel booking confirmation covering the full stay duration
Recent bank statements (3-6 months) showing sufficient funds for the trip
Employer or school letter confirming your role + leave approval
Travel insurance covering medical + repatriation

Document specifics vary by Freedom of movement type and India's mission. Yatra concierge reviews the file before submission so common rejection reasons (insufficient bank balance, missing employer letter, photo not meeting spec) get fixed before they cost you the application fee.

How to apply

Confirm the visa type — use Yatra's visa eligibility checker or the destination embassy's site
Gather documents per the list above + any destination-specific extras (cover letter, sponsor letter, NOC for minors, etc.)
Submit the application — online for Freedom of movement, or in person at the India embassy/VFS centre depending on type
Pay the visa fee in the embassy's accepted payment method (most accept card; some require cash demand draft)
Track and collect — most e-visas arrive by email; sticker visas require passport return either by VFS courier or in-person collection

What Yatra handles for Nepal-IN visas

Document checklist tailored to your visa type + travel purpose
Pre-submission review — we catch the common 80% rejection reasons before you submit
Appointment booking at India's embassy/VFS centre in Kathmandu
PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel
Re-application if rejected — we waive the Yatra service fee on the second attempt; you only pay the embassy fee

Embassy contact

Verify all visa requirements on the official embassy site before applying:

Embassy of India — official site

Sources & freshness

Visa rules are sourced from Travel Buddy's visa rules engine and cached on Yatra; the most recent refresh was 2026-04-23. This page regenerates automatically when Travel Buddy updates the underlying classification — no manual edit window.