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Nepal visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Nepal? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Southern Asia | Continent: Asia

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1Visa-free
0eVisa
185Visa on arrival
12Visa required

Nepal entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 1 can enter Nepal visa-free and 185 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 12 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

186 of 198 passports can travel to Nepal without arranging anything before departure.

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Nepal entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Nepal
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Nepal visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Nepal.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa04608
Asia14504
Europe04500
North America02300
Oceania01400
South America01200

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 1
Visa on arrival 185
Visa required 12

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 1 can enter visa-free, 185 can get a visa on arrival and 12 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Nepal without a visa?

1 passports have visa-free access to Nepal, including India.

Does Nepal offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 185 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Nepal?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 46 can enter Nepal visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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