What you need to enter Nepal with an Indian passport
Indian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nepal: a passport is enough.
- Processing time
- Not applicable: direct entry with your passport.
- Entry cost
- Free
- Minimum passport validity
- 6 months
Why is this passport validity required? →
Last verified: 23 September 2026
Verified practical details
You don't need a visa to enter Nepal, but here are some practical details worth knowing before you travel:
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least six months with at least two blank pages.
- At border control you may be asked for travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation, and the address of your first night, such as a hotel booking.
- Nationalities not eligible for a visa on arrival (among them Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Iraq, Iran, Syria and Afghanistan) must get it beforehand from a Nepali diplomatic mission.
More Nepal rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Nepal page:
Official portal: https://www.immigration.gov.np/. Destination data verified on 23 September 2026. Sources: exteriores.gob.es (travel advice of Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation for Nepal: passport validity, where to get the visa, cash payment, extensions up to 150 days, offence of staying on an expired visa, vaccinations, gold and silver limits, trekking permits, airlines); ntb.gov.np and trade.ntb.gov.np (Nepal Tourism Board: fees of USD 30, 50 and 125, nationalities without visa on arrival, extension and USD 5 daily surcharge, alcohol and tobacco allowances); immigration.gov.np (Department of Immigration, official portal); gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nepal/entry-requirements (UK Government: border checks, online application up to 15 days ahead, currency declaration); who.int (WHO) and sanidad.gob.es (Spain's Ministry of Health, "Listado de países"): yellow fever; whc.unesco.org (World Heritage List). All checked on 23 September 2026.
Travel insurance for Nepal
It isn't listed as mandatory for this entry, but without insurance, medical care during the trip can get expensive.
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Things to see and do in Nepal
Tours, skip-the-line tickets and day trips, most with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Nepal can enter India visa-free. See the Nepal → India page.
Of the 8 passports from Southern Asia that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to Nepal 1 enter visa-free, 6 need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival and 1 need a visa.
With a passport from India, in the rest of Southern Asia you can enter Bhutan and Maldives visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Iran and Sri Lanka; you need a visa for Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
A passport from India ranks 146 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 55 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
No. You can enter Nepal with just your passport.
How long does it take to get the entry permit?
Not applicable: direct entry with your passport.
What minimum passport validity is required?
Passport valid for at least six months with at least two blank pages.
What currency is used in Nepal?
Nepalese Rupee (NPR).
What do Indian passport holders need for the countries near Nepal?
With a passport from India, in the rest of Southern Asia you can enter Bhutan and Maldives visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Iran and Sri Lanka; you need a visa for Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Related pages
See Nepal requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.