India passport to Nepal
Visa-free for India passport holders.
IndiaNepalShort stayVisa-free
India passport holders can enter Nepal without a visa.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Nepal — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Nepal's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- No limit given in the data — confirm before you go
- Nepal passports in India
- Visa-free
- Getting in
- No application. Nepal's border officers decide how long you get and can ask for an onward ticket and proof you can support yourself, so carry both.
Long stay
Staying in Nepal longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 6 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored
- Investment
- Retirement
- Family ×2
- Student
What changes
India and Nepal side by side
| India | Nepal | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | New Delhi | Kathmandu |
| Languages | Hindi, English | Nepali |
| Currency | Indian Rupee | Nepalese Rupee |
| GDP per person (2025) | $2,702 | $1,536 |
| Population | 1.46B | 29.6M |
GDP and population: World Bank.