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Do Nepali citizens need a visa for India?

Nepali citizens can enter India visa-free.

Visa-free

Nepalese citizens can enter India without a visa.

Last verified: 2026-10-02 · Source: official government page

At a glance

Visa type	Visa exemption
Maximum stay	No fixed limit
Processing time	On arrival
Application fee	Free
Passport validity required	Valid on entry
Where to apply	Not applicable: no visa needed

How to apply, step by step

Check your travel document is valid.
Show it at immigration on arrival.

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Document checklist

Nepalese passport or another accepted travel document

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a passport?

No passport or visa is needed when you enter India from Nepal by land or air. A passport is needed if you arrive from China, Hong Kong, Macau or Pakistan.

What happens if I overstay?

Fines, possible re-entry bans and complications for future applications.

About this page

Cross-checked against the official government source linked above and the Wikipedia article on visa policy of India. Verified weekly against three independent sources.

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