Nepal Visa for India Citizens — VOA, Fees & Application Guide
India passport holders enter Nepal visa-free — no fee, no stamp, no visa form. Yatra concierge handles airport pickup at TIA Kathmandu, hotel booking, and trekking permits.
Updated · May 7, 2026
Visa-freeImportant notes for India passport holders
- Indian nationals do not need a visa to enter Nepal.
- Acceptable identity documents at the border: valid Indian passport, government-issued voter ID card, or Aadhaar card (for direct flights from India to TIA).
- Children below 16 must travel with a parent or guardian carrying photo ID.
- Land border crossings: Sunauli (UP-Bhairahawa), Raxaul (Bihar-Birgunj), Banbasa (Uttarakhand-Mahendranagar), Panitanki (West Bengal-Kakarvitta), Jogbani (Bihar-Biratnagar).
- No restriction on length of stay — Indian nationals can reside in Nepal indefinitely under the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty.
What Yatra arranges for India visitors
- Airport pickup at TIAPre-booked driver waiting at International Arrivals with your name on a sign.
- Hotel bookingKathmandu (Thamel/Patan/Boudha), Pokhara Lakeside, Chitwan Sauraha, Lumbini, Nagarkot.
- Trekking permitsTIMS card + Annapurna / Sagarmatha / Langtang area permits, restricted-area permits for Manaslu / Upper Mustang / Dolpo.
- Domestic flightsKathmandu to Pokhara, Lukla, Bharatpur, Janakpur, Bhairahawa.
Frequently asked questions
Most-asked questions from India citizens about visiting Nepal — fees, documents, extensions, and Yatra arrival concierge.
Do India citizens need a visa to enter Nepal?
India citizens do NOT need a visa to enter Nepal — direct entry with passport (or voter ID / Aadhaar for Indians) at TIA Kathmandu and the 6 land borders.
What documents do India citizens need at TIA arrival?
Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended departure with 2 blank pages, one passport-size photo (51x51mm or 35x45mm, white background, recent), and the visa fee in USD cash or by Visa/Mastercard. Pre-fill the form at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np up to 15 days ahead to halve your queue time.
What is the Nepal visa fee for India citizens in 2026?
India citizens pay no Nepal visa fee.
Can India citizens extend a Nepal tourist visa?
Yes. Tourist visa extensions are processed at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu (Kalikasthan) or the Pokhara branch. Extension fee is USD 3/day with a USD 30 minimum for the first 15 days. Maximum aggregate stay is 150 days per visa year (January-December).
Where is the Nepal embassy/consulate for India?
Apply for non-tourist visas at the nearest Nepal embassy or consulate. Tourist Visa-on-Arrival is issued at TIA Kathmandu without advance application.
Can Yatra help India visitors with Nepal arrival?
Yes — Yatra concierge for foreign visitors covers airport pickup at TIA, hotel booking in Kathmandu / Pokhara / Chitwan / Lumbini, all trekking permits in one booking (TIMS + area permits), domestic flights to Pokhara / Lukla / Bharatpur, and onward visa support if continuing to India, Bhutan, or Tibet from Nepal.