Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
The official link goes to ntb.gov.np. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Nepal entry rules for Indian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | No visa. Indian passport or Election Commission photo voter ID card (for air travel) |
| Stay | No limit (open border under the 1950 India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Indian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Nepal entry requirements.
Skip the form. $4.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Nepal online arrival form on nepaliport.immigration.gov.np for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $4.99 and the form itself is free. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for an Indian passport.
Nepal Tourism Board confirms Indian nationals do not need a visa. The accepted ID documents (passport or voter ID; Aadhaar generally not accepted) come from a secondary source and were not confirmed on an official page this check. Indians may also live and work in Nepal under the 1950 treaty.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months from the date of entry into Nepal (FCDO; US State Dept says 6 months beyond arrival). Canada advises 6 months beyond your planned departure and warns airlines may apply stricter rules, so 6 months past departure is the safe rule. Passports reported lost or stolen are refused.
Recent changes in Nepal.
- 2025-09-16 — Foreign nationals arriving in Nepal after 16 Sep 2025 must register online through the NepaliPort website or app (personal, visa and travel details).
The short answers.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
No. Indian citizens don’t need a visa for Nepal for stays of No limit (open border under the 1950 India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship).
How long can Indian citizens stay in Nepal?
No limit (open border under the 1950 India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship). Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Indian citizens apply?
On the official site, ntb.gov.np. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $4.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Nepal visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.