Nepal
India
India visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
India admits Nepali citizens without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembkathmandu.gov.in
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Indian citizens travelling to Nepal
IndiaNepal Visa-free Nepal visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Nepal to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nepali citizens can stay in India
No maximum stay in India is given in the data for Nepali citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
India’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
Pakistan admits Nepali citizens visa-free. China requires Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Nepal
Nepal admits Indian citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Nepal and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for India?
India admits Nepali citizens without a visa.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Nepal admits Indian citizens without a visa.
Can Nepali citizens enter India visa-free?
Yes, Nepali citizens can enter India without a visa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.