Official visa guide
Indian citizens do not need a visa or even a passport to enter Nepal — a valid photo ID is sufficient for land and air entry.
Authority first
Deal4Flight turns published requirements into a planning checklist. The official immigration or embassy source remains authoritative and should be checked again before booking and departure.
Passport validity
Not required, but recommended for air travel and hotel check-in
Stay duration
No fixed visa-based limit for Indian citizens
Government fee
None
Processing
Not applicable
Official portal
Nepal Department of Immigration
Latest news
Nepal visa policy updates
India MEA
Official travel advisories
Carry a valid photo ID
A passport is recommended, especially for air travel, though other government photo IDs are widely accepted at land borders.
Book your flight or plan your land crossing
No visa application is needed at any stage before travel.
Arrive in Nepal
At the airport or border checkpoint, show your ID; no visa stamp or fee is required for Indian nationals.
Entry readiness
Entry eligibility is broader than the visa itself. Use these checks alongside the destination's official portal and your airline's travel-document guidance.
Confirm that visa-free conditions cover your real reason for visiting Nepal and your complete intended stay.
Match the booking, application and passport exactly. Check expiry, blank pages and physical condition.
Keep return or onward tickets, stay details and host information accessible offline when required.
Check every connection for transit permission, baggage recheck, terminal change, health or digital arrival forms.
Avoid delays and refusal
Do I need any special permit to visit Nepal from India?
No special visa or permit is required for entry; only certain restricted trekking regions require separate permits regardless of nationality.
Can I drive my own vehicle into Nepal?
Yes, with proper vehicle documents and applicable permits at the border, separate from any personal visa requirement.
Does a Nepal visa or entry exemption guarantee admission?
No. The airline checks whether you appear eligible to travel, while Nepal immigration makes the final entry decision. Keep your passport, onward travel, accommodation and any requested supporting evidence ready.
Should I book non-refundable flights before confirming Nepal entry requirements?
Avoid non-refundable commitments until you understand the applicable entry route, document requirements and processing time, unless you accept the risk or an application specifically requires a reservation.
This guide is general information for Indian passport holders, not legal or immigration advice. Visa rules, fees, documents and processing times change often — always confirm current requirements on the Nepal government's official immigration or embassy website, or through a licensed visa agent, before applying or booking non-refundable travel.