Do Nepalese passport holders need a tourist visa for India?

Visa-free. Apply: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/

How much does a India tourist visa cost?

Cost varies. Check the official source linked on this page for current fees.

How long does it take to get a India tourist visa?

Processing time varies. Apply well in advance of your planned travel.

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A beautiful view of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, with clear blue skies and vibrant gardens.

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Can a Nepalese traveller visit India?

Tourism visa requirements · See all destinations for Nepalese travellers

Most Nepalese travellers don't need a visa when heading to India for tourism.

The paperwork is straightforward — 1/10 difficulty (easy), and 10/10 realism (likely). Approval is likely if your documents are in order.

Straight from indianvisaonline.gov.in.

What it's like in India

as of 2024

Difficulty

1/10

Quick paperwork

Strong

Processing

—

Strong

PR pathway

Limited

No PR for foreign nationals; OCI for diaspora

Weak

Avg salary

$5k

OECD-style average wages, USD

Tough

Cost of living

Numbeo COL (NYC = 100)

Strong

Top tax rate

39%

Personal income top marginal

Weak

Healthcare

67/100

Numbeo Healthcare Index

Mid

Safety

#116

Global Peace Index rank (lower = safer)

Weak

English proficiency

Moderate

EF EPI band

Mid

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Tourism / Short stay1

Visa-free, eTA, e-Visa, and embassy short-stay routes for tourism, business, or transit visits.

Visa-freeTourism

Visa-free

Max stay: —
Processing: —
Fee: —

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Difficulty1/10·Realism10/10

Why? ▾

Difficulty

Easy1–4

1/10

Quick to obtain, light documentation, fast turnaround. Difficulty 1–4.

Why this score?

—Visa-free entry — no advance authorisation needed

Approval realism

Approval is likely

10/10

Most applicants with the right paperwork get approved.

What drives this score?

—No visa needed — entry is granted at the border given valid documents

Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

1
Check your passport validity
60+ days before
Most countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.
2
On the day of travel
day of travel
Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

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Passport valid 6+ months

What you need

Valid passport
Onward / return ticket
Proof of accommodation may be requested at the border

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Application prep, advice & sources

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Business

6/10

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Where this page's data came from

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Department of Immigration Nepalonline.nepalimmigration.gov.np

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Who needs a visa for India?

Informational only. A valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or official source before travel, employment, or relocation.