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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

No. Indian passport holders can visit Nepal visa-free.

Nepal visa fee for Indians: none for visa-free entry.

Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Nepal.Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of NepalVisas only at nepaliport-new.immigration.gov.npReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Indians need a visa?
  4. Apply from the UAE
  5. Fee
  6. Processing time
  7. Documents
  8. If you live in the UAE
  9. What changed
  10. FAQ
  11. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free
StayNot stated by the official source
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNone for visa-free entry
Official processingNothing to apply for
Where to applyNothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: nepaliport-new.immigration.gov.np

Do Indians need a visa for Nepal?

The Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal lists India among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa.

“Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Nepal.”

Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • To fly on from Nepal to any third country, Indians need a Third Country No Objection Certificate (TCNOC), issued in person at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu for NPR 3,290; children under 10, holders of diplomatic, official or UN passports, and travellers leaving by air within 24 hours of arriving by air are exempt.

    All Indian nationals require 'THIRD COUNTRY NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE’ (TCNOC) from the Embassy of India, Kathmandu to travel to any third country from Nepal. Currently, TCNOC is issued physically at the Embassy. [...] Fee: NPR 3290/- [...] i. Indian nationals below the age of 10 years, ii. Indian nationals whose departure from Nepal to a third country by air is within 24 hours of their arrival in Nepal by air, and iii. Indian nationals travelling on Diplomatic/Official/United Nations passportEmbassy of India, Kathmandu · checked

  • Indian-registered vehicles may enter Nepal temporarily on payment of customs duty, for no more than 30 days in total per calendar year; trips beyond the nearest Nepali town or overnight stays need a pass for the exact number of days at NPR 100 to 500 per day, depending on the vehicle.

    Indian registered vehicles such as two wheelers, motorcars, vans, jeeps, trucks, tractors, lorries, etc. are allowed to be temporarily imported into Nepal on payment of Customs Duty. Indian registered vehicles are allowed to stay in Nepal for a total of 30 days only in a calendar year and cannot stay in Nepal for more than 30 days in all in a year, even on payment of charges. [...] The Indian registered vehicles going beyond the nearest Nepali town or for staying overnight in Nepal are required to register the entry of vehicles for the specific number of days on payment of charges varying from NRs. 100/- to 500/- per day depending on the type of vehicle.Embassy of India, Kathmandu · checked

How to apply from the UAE

Indian citizens who live in the UAE and need a visa for a longer stay or another purpose:

  • Living in the UAE does not exempt Indians from the TCNOC for the flight back from Nepal: it applies whatever their residence abroad, and the application needs a copy of the passport page with the valid UAE visa or residence permit.

    Embassy of India, Kathmandu · checked

Fee

Visa-free entry costs nothing.

Processing time

Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free. For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.

Documents and entry checks

If you live in the UAE

Indian passport holders living in the UAE: No visa needed, No fixed limit stated. Indian citizens do not need a visa. Source: Department of Immigration, Nepal, checked . More in our table for UAE residents.

If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.

What changed

  1. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Nepal visa-free for Indians now?

Yes. Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal.

How much does a Nepal visa cost in India?

Visa-free entry costs nothing.

Can I get a Nepal visa in 7 days?

There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free. The official sources we read state no processing time.

Can I enter Nepal with a UAE residence visa?

Indian passport holders living in the UAE: No visa needed, No fixed limit stated. Indian citizens do not need a visa.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal: entry rule and rules for UAE residentsimmigration.gov.np · checked
  2. Embassy of India, Kathmandu (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India): documentsindembkathmandu.gov.in · checked
  3. Embassy of India, Kathmandu (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India): entry conditions and applying from the UAEindembkathmandu.gov.in · checked
  4. Embassy of India, Kathmandu (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India): entry conditionsindembkathmandu.gov.in · checked
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