Visa requirements for Nepalese citizens

Nepali passport
नेपाली राहदानी
The Front cover of Nepali E-passport
TypeE-Passport
Issued by   Nepal
PurposeIdentification
EligibilityNepal citizenship
Expiration10 years from the date of issuance
CostRs. 5,000 (adult 34 pages), Rs. 10,000 (adult 66 pages), Rs. 12,000 (Fast track service, 34 pages), Rs. 20,000 (Fast track service, 66 pages)

Visa requirements for Nepali citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Nepal.

As of 2026, Nepalese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 35 countries and territories, ranking the Nepal passport 96th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.[1]

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements for Nepalese citizens holding ordinary passports
  Nepal
  Freedom of movement
  Visa not required
  Visa on arrival
  eVisa
  Visa available both on arrival or online
  Visa required

Visa requirements

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories

Visa requirements for Nepalese citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas and restricted zones:

Visitor to Visa requirement Notes (excluding departure fees)
Hong Kong eVisa[287][288]
Kosovo Visa required
Macau Visa required[289]
  • Visitors must obtain a visa in advance through the Chinese diplomatic mission.[290]
Palestine Visa not required[291]
Taiwan Visa required[292]

See also

References

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  90. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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  94. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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  96. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  97. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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  108. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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  111. ^ Who does not need a visa, Directorate of Immigration of Iceland.
  112. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  113. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  114. ^ "The Official eVisa(e-VOA) Website for Indonesia".
  115. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  116. ^ "Iran eVisa".
  117. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  118. ^ "Iraq eVisa".
  119. ^ Countries that need a visa for Ireland, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service.
  120. ^ Tourist visa table, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2017.
  121. ^ Visa for Italy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.
  122. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  123. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  124. ^ "MOFA - Japan".
  125. ^ "JAPAN eVISA".
  126. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  127. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  128. ^ "Kazakhstan eVisa".
  129. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  130. ^ "Kenya eTA".
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  135. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  136. ^ "Kyrgyzstan eVisa".
  137. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  138. ^ a b c "Laos Entry and Exit Control Point". The Department of Immigration of Lao PDR. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
  139. ^ Countries whose citizens may enter Latvia without a visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, 9 October 2017.
  140. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  141. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  142. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  143. ^ "Liberia e-VOA".
  144. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  145. ^ "Libya eVisa".
  146. ^ Visa, Government of Liechtenstein (in German).
  147. ^ Do I need a visa?, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, 30 August 2017.
  148. ^ Staying in Luxembourg for less than 90 days, Government of Luxembourg.
  149. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  150. ^ "Madagascar eVisa".
  151. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  152. ^ "Malawi eVisa".
  153. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  154. ^ "Malaysia eVisa".
  155. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  156. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  157. ^ Who requires a visa?, Identity Malta.
  158. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  159. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  160. ^ "Mauritania eVisa".
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  162. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  163. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  164. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  165. ^ "Moldova Visa regime for foreigners".
  166. ^ Before you leave, Monaco Government Tourist Office.
  167. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  168. ^ "Mongolia eVisa".
  169. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  170. ^ "Decree on visa regime".
  171. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  172. ^ "Accès Maroc". www.acces-maroc.ma. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  173. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  174. ^ "Mozambique eVisa".
  175. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  176. ^ "Myanmar eVisa".
  177. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  178. ^ "Namibia E-Services".
  179. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  180. ^ Short-stay Schengen visa (90 days or less), Government of the Netherlands.
  181. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  182. ^ "Information about: Australian Resident Visa". immigration.govt.nz. Immigration New Zealand. Retrieved 21 May 2020. Australian citizens and permanent residents can visit, work and live in New Zealand. You do not need a visa before you travel to New Zealand.
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  184. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  185. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  186. ^ "Nigeria eVisa".
  187. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  188. ^ Persons who do not need a visa to visit Norway, Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.
  189. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  190. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  191. ^ "Pakistan Online Visa".
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  194. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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  200. ^ Third countries whose citizens are required to have a visa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal.
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  202. ^ "Qatar Hayya".
  203. ^ Do I need a visa?, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania.
  204. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  205. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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  207. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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  217. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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  230. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  231. ^ "South Sudan eVisa".
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  236. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  237. ^ "Suriname eVisa".
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  243. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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  254. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  255. ^ "Türkiye Visa Information For Foreigners".
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  258. ^ "Turkmenistan Visa".
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  263. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
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  266. ^ "UAE Smart Service".
  267. ^ UK visa requirements: list for carriers, Government of the United Kingdom, 2 October 2017.
  268. ^ Travel without a visa, United States Department of State.
  269. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  270. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  271. ^ "Uzbekistan eVisa".
  272. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  273. ^ "Vanuatu eVisa".
  274. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  275. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  276. ^ "Venezuela eVisa".
  277. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  278. ^ "Vietnam eVisa".
  279. ^ "Vietnam Introduces E-Visa for All Nationalities from August 15, 2023". Vietnam Briefing. 17 August 2023.
  280. ^ "Phu Quoc Visa - Exemptions- Requirements - Vietnam". vietnam-visa.com. 13 January 2016.
  281. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  282. ^ "Yemen eVisa".
  283. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  284. ^ "Zambia eServices".
  285. ^ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual
  286. ^ "Zimbabwe eVisa".
  287. ^ Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Immigration Department of Hong Kong, November 2025. Electronic Services for Visa Application, Immigration Department of Hong Kong.
  288. ^ "HK Visas / Entry Permits".
  289. ^ Immigration Clearance of Non-residents of Macao, Macao SAR Government Portal.
  290. ^ "Application for Macao Visa through Diplomatic Missions of the People's Republic of China or other Representative Offices Accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China".
  291. ^ Tourist visa table, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2017.
  292. ^ Visa, Bureau of Consular Affairs of Taiwan.

Notes

  1. ^
    • Savannakhet Airport
    • Lanetoui - Mengkang (China)
    • Meuangmom - Wan Pong (Myanmar)
    • Banvang - Ban Khok Phai (Thailand)
    • Namngeun - Huay Kon (Thailand)
    • Paksan - Bueng Kan (Thailand)
    • Paktaphan - Pak Saeng (Thailand)
    • Pangmon - Ban Huak (Thailand)
    • Phoudou (Thailand)
    • Dak ta ock - Nam Giang (Vietnam)
    • La Lai (Vietnam)
    • Namkan (Vietnam)
    • Namphao - Cau Treo (Vietnam)
    • Namsoy - Na Meo (Vietnam)
    • Naphao - Cha Lo (Vietnam)
    • Pahang - Long Sap (Vietnam)
    • Panghok - Tây Trang (Vietnam)
    • Phoukeua - Bo Y (Vietnam)
  2. ^
    • Vientiane (Friendship Bridge 1)
    • Savannakhet (Friendship Bridge 2)
    • Bokeo (Friendship Bridge 4)
  3. ^
    • Vientiane (Friendship Bridge 1)
    • Savannakhet (Friendship Bridge 2)
    • Khammouane (Friendship Bridge 3)
    • Bokeo (Friendship Bridge 4)
  4. ^
    • Nongnokkheane - Trapeang Kriel (Cambodia)
    • Boten - Bo han (China)
    • Golden Triangle/Samliemkham (Thailand)
    • Khamsavath railway station (Thailand)
    • Namheuang - Ban Na Kraseng (Thailand)
    • Vang tao - Chongmek (Thailand)
    • Dansavan - Lao Bảo (Vietnam)