Nepal to India: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇳🇵 Nepal → 🇮🇳 India
Visa Free

Visa-free entry — verify exact stay limits at destination.

Nepal citizens can enter India without a visa. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~22, NYC=100).

Nepal Passport Strength

12 Visa-free
22 Visa on arrival
63 e-Visa
102 Visa required

Entry Details — India

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
Varies — check destination
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — India
21.6
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — India
30%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$540/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Asia Destinations — Nepal Passport

🇦🇲ArmeniaVisa Required 🇦🇿Azerbaijane-Visa 🇧🇭Bahraine-Visa 🇧🇩BangladeshVisa on Arrival 🇧🇹Bhutane-Visa 🇧🇳BruneiVisa Required 🇰🇭CambodiaVisa on Arrival 🇨🇳ChinaVisa Required

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

India and Nepal have a broadly similar cost of living (index 22 vs 22, NYC=100).
India cost of living guide →
Tax rates in India — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Nepal citizens need a visa to visit India?+

Nepal passport holders currently have Visa Free access to India. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Nepal passport holders stay in India?+

Nepal citizens enjoy visa-free access to India. The standard permitted stay is 90 days within any 180-day period for Schengen and most bilateral agreements — verify the exact limit with the official immigration authority before travel.

Is there a digital nomad visa for India?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in India?+

The cost of living index for India is 21.6 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for India.

What documents are required for Nepal citizens to enter India?+

A valid Nepal passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.