Nepal visa
No visa for Indian citizens; study and work routes for institutions
Nepal visa: quick answers
Do Indians need a visa for Nepal? No. Indian citizens need no visa for Nepal and there is nothing to file: carry a valid Indian passport or an Election Commission voter ID (children: birth certificate or school ID with photo).
How much does a Nepal visa cost? Nothing for tourism: India citizens enter Nepal without a visa, so there is no government or Vistolane fee. Study and work permits are priced on their own routes.
How long does Nepal entry take? There is no application to process; entry is granted at the border or airport for unlimited. Carry a valid passport and your return ticket.
Nepal entry for Indians: quick summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Visa-free |
| Format | Visa-free |
| Government fee | None |
| Vistolane fee | None |
| Cost | Nothing to pay |
| Processing time | None: entry decided at the border |
| Validity | No visa needed |
| Stay | Unlimited |
| Entries | Multiple |
| Biometrics | Not required |
| Source | immigration.gov.np |
| Last verified | 2026-10-28 |
About the Nepal entry rules
Indian citizens need no visa for Nepal and there is nothing to file: carry a valid Indian passport or an Election Commission voter ID (children: birth certificate or school ID with photo).
Indian citizens need no visa for Nepal and there is nothing to file: carry a valid Indian passport or an Election Commission voter ID (children: birth certificate or school ID with photo).
There is no visa, no government fee and no Vistolane fee for Indian tourists. Validity no visa needed, stay unlimited, multiple entry.
Proof of funds for Nepal, by category
Indicative minimums. Officers read three to six months of statements and compare the closing balance with your itinerary, tuition or salary; the number matters less than the story the statements tell.
| Category | Indicative funds |
|---|---|
| Tourist / visitor | ₹28,386 |
| Student | ₹2.84 lakh |
| Work / sponsored | ₹19,870 |
| Family / partner | ₹36,902 |
| Business / investor | ₹28.39 lakh |
| Permanent residence | ₹42,579 |
Nepal visa document checklist
- Passport valid at least six months beyond the return date, with two blank pages
- Recent passport photo on a plain background (35×45 mm or the digital spec)
- Bank statements for the last three to six months, stamped or downloaded with the bank's name visible
- Proof of employment, self-employment or study (letter, payslips, NOC, enrolment)
- Return or onward booking and a day-by-day itinerary that matches the dates on the form
- Accommodation confirmation or a host's invitation with their ID and address proof
- Travel insurance where the destination requires it
- High-resolution passport bio-page scan: all four corners visible, no glare
- Digital photo that meets the portal's pixel and background rules
Student applicants add the offer letter, tuition receipt and, where required, an English test; sponsored workers add the employer's certificate or contract. Every upload is checked by vistolane against the Nepal checklist before filing.
Official sources
Fees and windows are re-checked when the authority publishes changes; the date of the last check appears on the destination page.
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Questions, answered
Do Indians need a visa for Nepal?
No. Indian citizens need no visa for Nepal and there is nothing to file: carry a valid Indian passport or an Election Commission voter ID (children: birth certificate or school ID with photo).
How much does a Nepal visa cost?
Nothing for tourism: India citizens enter Nepal without a visa, so there is no government or Vistolane fee. Study and work permits are priced on their own routes.
How long does Nepal entry take?
There is no application to process; entry is granted at the border or airport for unlimited. Carry a valid passport and your return ticket.
What documents do I need to enter Nepal?
A valid passport (or, for Nepal and Bhutan, an Election Commission voter ID for Indian citizens), a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation. Children need a birth certificate or school ID with photo.