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Nepal passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Nepal passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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12Visa-free
54eVisa
25Visa on arrival
107Visa required

Nepal passport at a glance

With a Nepal passport you can enter 12 destinations visa-free and 25 with a visa on arrival, so 37 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 54 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 107 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Nepal

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Nepal passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa-free
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Nepal passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2142315
Asia572018
Europe00243
North America40415
Oceania1328
South America0138

Longest visa-free stays

Where Nepal passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 12
eVisa 54
Visa on arrival 25
Visa required 107

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Nepal passport holders visit without a visa?

Nepal passport holders can visit 12 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Philippines, Seychelles, Barbados, India, Dominica and others. Adding the 25 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 37 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Nepal passport holders?

25 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Nepal passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Nepal passport holders travel with an eVisa?

54 destinations let Nepal passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Nepal passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Nepal passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Nepal passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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