# India Tourist Visa for Nepali Citizens 2026 Requirements Guide

> Complete 2026 guide to the India Tourist freedom of movement for Nepal passport holders. Complete document checklist + eligibility criteria embassy reviewers actually look at.

_Published: 2026-04-28 · Updated: 2026-06-09 · Reading time: 3 min · Words: 607_

## TL;DR

Nepal passport → India (Tourist) · Freedom of movement · Embassy + processing details below

## Key takeaways

- Freedom of movement for Nepal citizens visiting India on a tourist purpose
- Passport must have Valid for period of stay validity remaining
- e-Arrival required on arrival
- Yatra concierge: document prep + appointment + dummy ticket if needed
- This guide refreshes monthly — last data fetch shown at the bottom

**Nepali applicants for a India tourist visa need a complete file: passport (validity verified), photos to spec, application form, flight + hotel confirmations, bank statements, and tourist-specific letters (cover letter, employer/school letter, sponsor undertaking). The visa class is <strong>Freedom of movement</strong>. Your passport must have at least <strong>Valid for period of stay</strong> validity remaining. Embassy reviewers reject ~30% of applications for documentation gaps that are fixable in a pre-submission review.**

## Article

### Document checklist & eligibility
For a India tourist visa from Nepal, the embassy reviewer is checking five things in order:

- Passport with the required validity and 2 blank pages.
- Identity proof — citizenship card or NID, plus address proof.
- Financial proof — 3-6 months bank statements, IT returns where applicable, salary slips.
- Travel intent — flight bookings (Yatra dummy ticket NPR 999 if you don't want to commit yet), hotel reservations covering full stay.
- Tourist purpose proof — for tourist: cover letter, itinerary + sponsor undertaking if family-supported.
Eligibility is binary at each line. The application is rejected if any one is missing or unsigned — there's no partial credit.

### 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 typeFreedom of movementPassport validity requiredValid for period of stayCapitalDelhiCurrencyIndian RupeeLast refreshed2026-04-23

### 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 &amp; 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.

## FAQ

### Do Nepal citizens need a visa to visit India?

Yes — Nepal passport holders need a <strong>Freedom of movement</strong> 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 <strong>Valid for period of stay</strong> 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: <strong>2026-04-23</strong>. The post regenerates whenever Travel Buddy updates the underlying classification.

## Sources

1. [Yatra — India visa for Nepal citizens](https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india)
2. [Embassy of India (verified contact + hours)](https://www.embassypages.com/nepal#titlePlaceholder2)