No advance approval needed. Show up with a valid passport.

No advance approval needed. Show up with a valid passport. Permitted stay is Unlimited.

India passport holders can typically stay in Nepal for Unlimited under the standard entry rules. Longer stays require a separate long-term visa.

Indian nationals may also use their Voter ID card with photograph or Indian Passport to enter Nepal by air and land. Indian citizens may live and work freely in Nepal under the terms of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship . This treaty is implemented in law through section 14 of the Nepal Immigration Act 1992, regulations 3, 20 and 44A of the Nepal Immigration Regulation 1994, and section 8.4 the Nepal Immigration Procedures 2008.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, India citizens typically enter Nepal under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the Nepal embassy or consulate.