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Who needs a visa for Nepal?

Entry rules for Nepal by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 1 countries and territories can visit Nepal without a visa. 12 need a visa before they travel. Everyone else, 185 nationalities, gets a visa on arrival.

Visa-free
1
On arrival
185
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
12

About 589 m people (7% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Nepal: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of NepalReport a change

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Nepal entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated1IndiaDepartment of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal
Visa on arrival15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry; extendable to 150 days per calendar year185United States, Pakistan, China, IndonesiaDepartment of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal
eVisa15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry185United States, Pakistan, China, IndonesiaDepartment of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal
Visa requiredNot stated12Nigeria, Ethiopia, Iraq, AfghanistanDepartment of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal
With another visa or permitNot stated1AfghanistanDepartment of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal

Visa-free: India

1 nationality

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

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

Visa on arrival for 15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry: the US, Pakistan, China and 182 more

185 nationalities

At Tribhuvan International Airport and designated land entry points; free for up to 30 days once a year for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and free for Chinese nationals (up to 150 days a year).

Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal, checked All other passport holders may obtain a Visa on Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and other designated entry points.

eVisa for 15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry: the US, Pakistan, China and 182 more

185 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal, checked Apply directly to the Department of Immigration Nepal for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) / eVisa.

Visa required: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Iraq and 9 more

12 nationalities

No visa on arrival: apply in advance through a Nepalese embassy or the online mission portal.

Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal, checked Citizens of the following countries cannot obtain a Visa on Arrival at Nepal's immigration entry points. These applicants must apply in advance via a Nepalese Embassy or the online mission portal.

With another visa or a residence permit: Afghanistan

1 nationality

Visa on arrival only with a recommendation from Nepal's Department of Immigration.

Source: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal, checked Afghan nationals eligible on-arrival only with DoI recommendation.

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa on arrival, 15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry; extendable to 150 days per calendar year (at Tribhuvan International Airport and designated land entry points; free for up to 30 days once a year for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and free for Chinese nationals (up to 150 days a year)).

UAE residents, any passport: No residence rule. By passport: India no visa needed; Pakistan free 30-day visa once per calendar year; Philippines visa on arrival or eVisa. Source: Department of Immigration, Nepal, checked 30 Oct 2026. See Nepal in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, nepaliport-new.immigration.gov.np. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Nepal, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?

It depends on your passport: 1 nationalities are visa-free, 185 get a visa on arrival and 12 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?

No, not for a short stay. Indian citizens can visit Nepal visa-free (Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Nepal?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (15, 30 or 90 days, multiple entry; extendable to 150 days per calendar year); at Tribhuvan International Airport and designated land entry points; free for up to 30 days once a year for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and free for Chinese nationals (up to 150 days a year) (Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Nepal visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at nepaliport-new.immigration.gov.np.

Sources and changes

  1. Department of Immigration: eVisa and visa on arrivalimmigration.gov.np · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Nepal eVisa / ETA (Department of Immigration)nepaliport-new.immigration.gov.np · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Department of Immigration: visa informationimmigration.gov.np · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Nepal. No change since.

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