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Nepal visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 186 can travel to Nepal without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 12 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Nepal: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Nepal?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa on arrival –
United Kingdom Visa on arrival –
India Visa-free –
Philippines Visa on arrival –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa on arrival –
Canada Visa on arrival –
Australia Visa on arrival –
China Visa on arrival –
Germany Visa on arrival –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 46/46
Asia 45/49
Africa 46/54
North America 23/23
South America 12/12
Oceania 14/14

Passports that can enter Nepal visa-free

1 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Nepal

185 passports

Passports that need a visa for Nepal

12 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?

It depends on your passport. 1 passports can enter Nepal visa-free, 185 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 12 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Nepal without a visa?

1 passports can enter Nepal visa-free, including India.

Holding a Nepal passport? See where the Nepal passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Nepal before you book.