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Nepal Visa Guide

Kathmandu · NPR

Updated Mar 2026

Processing Time

Instant — No visa required

Validity

Unlimited stay

Fee

Free — No visa fee for Indian passport holders

Overview

Indian passport holders do not require a visa to enter Nepal. India and Nepal share an open border with a special friendship treaty — Indians can enter freely without any visa, passport, or entry fee. A valid Indian passport, Voter ID, or Aadhaar card is sufficient for entry. There is no limit on the duration of stay.

Required Documents

1Valid Indian passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
2Completed visa application form (from official website)
3Recent passport photograph (exact size 35x45mm, white background)
4Confirmed return flight tickets
5Hotel booking confirmation
6Bank statement last 3 months (min balance)
7Employment proof / ITR / salary slips
8Travel insurance
9Completed arrival/departure card (available at airport)

Application Process

1
Fill and print the arrival/departure card
Download and fill the arrival/departure card from the official website of the Government of Nepal. Print two copies of the card.
2
Submit the completed card at the airport
Submit the completed arrival/departure card at the immigration counter at Tribhuvan International Airport.
3
Pay the visa fee
Pay the visa fee in cash (NPR) at the immigration counter.
4
Collect the visa
Collect the visa from the immigration counter after paying the fee.

Tips for Approval

✓Use a VPN to access the official website of the Government of Nepal.
✓Make sure to have a valid return flight ticket and hotel booking confirmation.
✓The visa fee is non-refundable, so make sure to pay it only after confirming your entry.
✓The immigration officer may ask for additional documents, so be prepared to provide them.