Indian citizens visiting Nepal — No visa needed
No. Indian nationals do not need a visa to enter Nepal and there is no limit on length of stay (1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty). Accepted identity documents: a valid Indian passport, a government-issued voter ID card, or an Aadhaar card (for direct flights from India to TIA). Children below 16 must travel with a parent or guardian carrying photo ID.
Updated · May 5, 2026
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No visa neededNo visa needed — show an accepted identity document on arrival.
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Frequently asked questions
What Indian travellers ask before visiting Nepal — based on Nepal Department of Immigration rules as last reviewed on May 5, 2026.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
No. Indian nationals do not need a visa to enter Nepal and there is no limit on length of stay (1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty). Accepted identity documents: a valid Indian passport, a government-issued voter ID card, or an Aadhaar card (for direct flights from India to TIA). Children below 16 must travel with a parent or guardian carrying photo ID.
How much is the Nepal visa fee for Indian citizens?
There is no visa fee — Indian nationals do not need a visa for Nepal.
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Nepal visa?
Nowhere — no application is needed. Show an accepted identity document at the airport or at a land border crossing such as Sunauli–Bhairahawa, Raxaul–Birgunj, Banbasa–Mahendranagar, Panitanki–Kakarvitta or Jogbani–Biratnagar.
What documents do Indian citizens need for Nepal visa?
No visa documents. Carry a valid Indian passport, a government-issued voter ID card, or an Aadhaar card (Aadhaar for direct flights from India to TIA).
Sources
- · https://www.immigration.gov.np/en/post/visa-fee-and-documents-1 — Department of Immigration: full Visa Fee and Documents table (13 categories, official fees in USD)
- · https://www.immigration.gov.np/en/page/visa-on-arrival — Department of Immigration: Visa on Arrival page (restricted-12 list, gratis rules, fee table)
- · https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/visa/online — Nepaliport: arrival kiosk pre-fill form (15-day cache)
- · https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/onlinevisa-mission/application — Nepaliport: pre-arrival visa via Nepali Embassy abroad
- · https://mofa.gov.np/pages/diplomatic-missions-25/ — Ministry of Foreign Affairs: list of all 43 Nepali Embassies, Permanent Missions, and Consulates General
- · Immigration Act 2049 (1992) + Immigration Regulations 2051 (1994) — governing legislation