India visa-free entry for citizens of Nepal: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Nepal do not need a visa for a short stay in India.
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Mandatory arrival form: e-Arrival Card. Within 72 hours before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (indianvisaonline.gov.in)
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Travellers from Nepal do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in India, but border control still asks for a file.
What to show at the border of India
Documents required for a visa for India:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Visa fee payment
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Other visa types for India
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Conference e-Visa
- Business e-Visa
- Project Visa (power/steel sector)
- Employment visa
- Film visa
- Research visa
6 more visa types
- Student visa
- Entry visa (X) - family of Indian citizen
- OCI Card (Overseas Citizen of India)
- Medical Attendant e-Visa
- Medical e-Visa
- Journalist visa
Official sources
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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