Do I Need a Visa for Kathmandu, Nepal from India?

✅
Visa Free
No! Indians can visit Kathmandu visa-free — Nepal doesn't require a visa.

For Indian passport holders · Updated March 2026

Visa Details

Indian nationals enjoy freedom of movement in Nepal due to special bilateral agreements. Indian citizens may enter Nepal using either a Voter ID card with a photograph or an Indian Passport. They can enter by air or land. Under the terms of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Indian citizens may live and work freely in Nepal.

Official Sources

https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/ELECTRONIC/87470/99733/F1042593967/NPL87470.pdf

Quick Summary

Visa Status
✅Visa Free

Detailed Visa Guide

Get step-by-step application process, documents needed, fees, and pro tips.

Kathmandu Visa Guide

Explore All Countries

See all 190+ countries on our interactive visa map for Indian passport holders.

Open Visa Map

Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify with official government sources and the embassy or consulate of Nepal before making travel plans.

Full Nepal Visa Info

This page shows visa requirements for visiting Kathmandu. For complete Nepal visa details including transit rules and all conditions, see the country page.

Nepal visa requirements

Check Other Countries

All countries →Visa-free countriesEasiest visasVisa glossary