Visa-free countries for Nepali citizens (2026)
Nepali passport holders have open-border access to India and visa-free or on-arrival entry to a modest but useful set of destinations across Asia, Africa and beyond. This guide lists all of them — visa-free, visa on arrival and eVisa — with the maximum stay for each and links to full requirements.
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What "visa-free" means for Nepali passport holders
Three categories let you travel with little or no paperwork. Visa-free means you are admitted on your passport alone. Visa on arrival means the visa is issued at the border, usually for a fee. An eVisa is applied for online before you fly. The tables below separate all three so you know exactly what to prepare.
Visa-free destinations (11)
No visa needed — enter on a valid Nepali passport, within the maximum stay shown.
| Destination | Max stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | 90 days | Nepali → Barbados requirements → |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | 21 days | Nepali → Dominica requirements → |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | 90 days | Nepali → Gambia requirements → |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | 90 days | Nepali → Haiti requirements → |
| 🇮🇳 India | — | Nepali → India requirements → |
| 🇫🇲 Micronesia | 30 days | Nepali → Micronesia requirements → |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 30 days | Nepali → Pakistan requirements → |
| 🇵🇸 Palestine | — | Nepali → Palestine requirements → |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 30 days | Nepali → Philippines requirements → |
| 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days | Nepali → Saint Vincent and the Grenadines requirements → |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 30 days | Nepali → Singapore requirements → |
Visa on arrival (22)
A visa is issued at the airport or border — carry the fee, a return ticket and accommodation details.
| Destination | Max stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | — | Nepali → Bangladesh requirements → |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | — | Nepali → Bolivia requirements → |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | — | Nepali → Burundi requirements → |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | — | Nepali → Cambodia requirements → |
| 🇰🇲 Comoros | — | Nepali → Comoros requirements → |
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | — | Nepali → Djibouti requirements → |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | — | Nepali → Egypt requirements → |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | — | Nepali → Iran requirements → |
| 🇱🇦 Laos | — | Nepali → Laos requirements → |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | — | Nepali → Madagascar requirements → |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | — | Nepali → Maldives requirements → |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | — | Nepali → Mauritania requirements → |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | — | Nepali → Mauritius requirements → |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | — | Nepali → Mozambique requirements → |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | — | Nepali → Palau requirements → |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | — | Nepali → Rwanda requirements → |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | — | Nepali → Samoa requirements → |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | — | Nepali → Senegal requirements → |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | — | Nepali → Sri Lanka requirements → |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | — | Nepali → Tanzania requirements → |
| 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste | — | Nepali → Timor-Leste requirements → |
| 🇹🇻 Tuvalu | — | Nepali → Tuvalu requirements → |
eVisa / online authorisation (55)
Apply and pay online before you travel; you cannot get these at the airport.
Practical tips before you travel
- Your easiest travel is in Africa: 12 destinations there admit Nepali passport holders visa-free or on arrival — usually the cheapest and least paperwork-heavy trips to plan.
- Europe's Schengen Area requires a full visa for Nepali passport holders — ETIAS does not apply to you. Apply at the consulate of your main destination (or first entry point), and start 4–6 weeks ahead, as appointment slots are the usual bottleneck.
- 55 destinations issue Nepali travellers an eVisa or online authorisation. These cannot be obtained at the airport — apply before you book non-refundable travel, and use only the official government portal, never a paid "visa service" lookalike.
- For the 22 visa-on-arrival destinations, carry the exact fee in clean US dollars plus a printed return ticket and hotel booking — arrival counters frequently decline cards and ask for onward proof.
- Visa-free never means unlimited: each country sets its own maximum stay, and overstaying risks fines, deportation or an entry ban. Check the permitted stay in the tables above for your exact destination.
- Keep at least six months' passport validity beyond your travel dates with two blank pages, and re-confirm the rule on the destination's official immigration site before booking — visa policy changes often.
How this list is compiled
Requirements are compiled from publicly available government and IATA Timatic-style sources and reviewed periodically. We show what is generally applicable to ordinary tourist passports; diplomatic, official and refugee travel documents can differ. Because visa policy changes frequently, treat this as a starting point and confirm with the destination's official immigration authority before booking. See our data methodology for details.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Nepali citizens visit visa-free?
Nepali passport holders can enter 11 countries and territories visa-free and a further 22 on a visa on arrival — 33 destinations in total with no visa arranged in advance. Another 55 are reachable with an online eVisa.
What is the difference between visa-free and visa on arrival for Nepali travellers?
Visa-free means you are admitted on your passport alone. Visa on arrival means a visa is issued to you at the airport or border, usually for a fee — you still get it on the day, but you should carry the fee, a return ticket and a hotel booking.
Do Nepali citizens need proof of funds for visa-free travel?
Often, yes. Even where no visa is required, border officers may ask Nepali travellers for evidence of onward travel and sufficient funds. Carry a printed itinerary and recent bank statements to be safe.
Is this list official?
No. isvisarequired.com compiles this from public government and IATA sources. Rules change often — always confirm with the destination's official immigration authority before booking.