You do not need a visa for Nepal if you have an Indian passport

No visa needed

Indian citizens can enter Nepal without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?

No. Indian citizens can enter Nepal without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Nepal may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with blank page for visa
Recent passport photo with white background
Proof of accommodation or hotel booking
Return or onward flight ticket confirmation
Sufficient funds for your stay in Nepal

Entry requirements for Indian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Indian passport holders entering Nepal as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
A travel document is required to enter Nepal by air
Travelers need a valid passport or voter ID card issued by the Election Commission to enter Nepal by air.
Embassy of Nepal in India Last checked 2026-07-20
Required
Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Nepal. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Nepal.
Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-07-20
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Nepal
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Nepal Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Nepal
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Nepal.
Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Nepal.
Last checked 2026-07-20
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Nepal.
Last checked 2026-07-20