🇳🇵 Nepal visa requirements for Indian citizens
No visa needed — Indian citizens can enter Nepal visa-free.
Entry rules for India passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from India can travel to Nepal for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Nepal immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Indian passport ranks #146 worldwide, opening 58 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (27 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Nepal is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Nepalese citizens traveling to India face the same requirement (visa-free).
Across Southern Asia as a whole, 5 of 8 destinations are open to Indian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Nepal
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee (₨)
- Languages
- Nepali
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Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
No visa needed — Indian citizens can enter Nepal visa-free.
What currency is used in Nepal?
The currency in Nepal is the Nepalese rupee (₨). The capital city is Kathmandu.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free for Indian citizens traveling to Nepal. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Nepal embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for Indian passport holders
Going the other way? India visa requirements for Nepalese citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.