Source-backed scope
Nepal has 6 guide records for Indian travellers. 4 packs are not awaiting source confirmation; 2 remain under review. Pack presence is not universal eligibility or a fresh recheck of every legacy source. Open the exact route for document conditions.
- Jurisdiction
- Nepal
- Purpose
- Short family / friend visits, Pilgrimage, Study, Tourism / holiday, Business, Work
- Destination
- Nepal
Published route coverage
Nepal currently has 6 checklist or preparation records in the Enuncia Travel directory.
Each linked route page keeps the document list, translation rule, notarisation rule, apostille rule and attestation rule tied to official-source evidence.
- Short family / friend visits: named route guide; 2 rows from 2 source records.
- Pilgrimage: named route guide; 3 rows from 3 source records.
- Study: named route guide; 9 rows from 5 source records.
- Tourism / holiday: named route guide; 3 rows from 1 source records.
- Business: under review; not a confirmed checklist; 5 rows from 1 source records.
- Work: under review; not a confirmed checklist; 5 rows from 1 source records.
What to check before ordering
Select the exact route first. Then choose only the document rows where processing is required or optional according to the checklist.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| India to Nepal short family or friend visit: direct-air travel IDs: Valid Indian passport OR original ECI photo voter ID | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Either document suffices. Voter ID must be the original photo card issued by the Election Commission of India; downloaded/online prints, Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence and Embassy registration certificate are not accepted for this air route. No extra six-month passport-validity rule is established by this source. |
| India to Nepal short family or friend visit: direct-air travel IDs: Nepal tourist-visa application | not applicable | visa application | Example from this named route only. Indian citizens are visa-exempt for the stated ordinary short visit; no tourist visa application bundle is added. |
| India to Nepal ordinary Pashupatinath pilgrimage: direct-air entry documents: Valid Indian passport OR original ECI photo voter ID | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. Either document suffices. Voter ID must be the original photo card issued by the Election Commission of India; downloaded/online prints, Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence and Embassy registration certificate are not accepted for this air route. No extra six-month passport-validity rule is established by this source. |
| India to Nepal ordinary Pashupatinath pilgrimage: direct-air entry documents: Nepal tourist-visa application | not applicable | visa application | Example from this named route only. Indian citizens are visa-exempt for the stated ordinary short visit; no tourist visa application bundle is added. |
| India to Nepal ordinary Pashupatinath pilgrimage: direct-air entry documents: Pashupatinath visitor and sanctum guidance | recommended | visa application | Example from this named route only. Trust guidance distinguishes the Hindu-only main sanctum from public surrounding areas and eastern-bank Aarti accessible to other visitors. Check current site guidance; paid special-puja bookings are separate from ordinary immigration entry. |
| India to Nepal study document checklist: Valid Indian passport or original photo Voter ID | required | visa application | Example from this named route only. For air travel between India and Nepal. Downloaded Voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN and driving licence are not accepted. Indian citizens do not need a Nepal visa for visits or stay; do not use the generic foreign-student visa checklist. |
| India to Nepal study document checklist: Indian Embassy student-registration details | conditional | legal use after arrival | Example from this named route only. Kathmandu requests students to register online with passport number, local address, contacts, institution, course and course dates. This is consular registration, not a Nepal student visa. |
| India to Nepal study document checklist: Long-stay Indian-national registration application | conditional | legal use after arrival | Example from this named route only. For study longer than six months. The following Birgunj rows apply only in Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa, Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari and Dhanusha; use the responsible Indian mission's instructions elsewhere. First registration is free. |
| India to Nepal study document checklist: Two self-attested proofs of Indian nationality | conditional | legal use after arrival | Example from this named route only. Birgunj registration: any two from passport, Election Commission ID, or photo domicile/caste certificate. A certificate without a photo needs the specified updated Indian nationalised-bank passbook with matching address and bank-attested photo. |
| India to Nepal study document checklist: Education institution's signed study letter | conditional | legal use after arrival | Example from this named route only. Birgunj registration: institution letterhead, with authorised signatory's name, designation and telephone. |
| India to Nepal study document checklist: House owner's residence letter | conditional | legal use after arrival | Example from this named route only. Birgunj registration: owner's citizenship-card copy with signed residence details, contact information, student's Indian address and period of tenancy. |
| India to Nepal study document checklist: Passport-size and stamp-size photographs | conditional | legal use after arrival | Example from this named route only. Birgunj registration: one recent 3.5 x 3.5 cm photograph and one stamp-size photograph. |
Processing route
- Choose the route before preparing documentsThe examples above come from different application categories and are not one combined submission checklist. Open the linked route matching your purpose and stage for its full document and processing sequence.
Official citations
- Embassy of India KathmanduEmbassy of India Kathmandu official guidancewww.indembkathmandu.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version nepal-direct-air-travel-id-20261026
Direct India-Nepal air travel: valid Indian passport OR original ECI photo voter ID. Downloaded voter prints, Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence and Embassy registration are not accepted travel documents.
- Nepal Tourism Board and Embassy of India KathmanduNepal Tourism Board and Embassy of India Kathmandu: India to Nepal short family or friend visit: direct-air travel IDsntb.gov.npLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-nepal-visit-direct-air-original-id-2026-10-26
Nepal tourist entry guidance exempts Indian citizens; specific Embassy guidance supplies the two accepted direct-air travel-ID alternatives.
- Nepal Tourism Board and Embassy of India KathmanduNepal Tourism Board and Embassy of India Kathmandu: India to Nepal ordinary Pashupatinath pilgrimage: direct-air entry documentsntb.gov.npLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version india-nepal-pilgrimage-pashupatinath-direct-air-2026-10-26
Indian entry exemption and original travel IDs apply; Pashupati Trust separately defines sanctum/public-area access.
- Pashupati Area Development Trust, Government of NepalPashupati Area Development Trust, Government of Nepal official guidancewww.pashupati.gov.npLast checked 2026-10-26; evidence version pashupatinath-site-access-20261026
Trust FAQ: main sanctum restricted to Hindus; surrounding complex/public areas and eastern-bank Aarti are accessible to other visitors. Site access and paid puja services are separate from immigration entry.
- Indian Embassy KathmanduIndian Embassy Kathmandu document checklistindembkathmandu.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-air-identity-20261015
Air travel requires a valid Indian passport or original Election Commission photo Voter ID, not downloaded Voter ID or other identity cards.
- Indian Consulate General BirgunjIndian Consulate General Birgunj document checklistwww.cgibirgunj.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-indian-registration-20261015
Indian citizens do not need a Nepal visa for visits or stay. Registration certificate is mandatory for study beyond six months; Birgunj's document checklist applies to its eight listed districts, not automatically to Kathmandu.
- Indian Embassy KathmanduIndian Embassy Kathmandu document checklistindembkathmandu.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-student-registration-20261015
Indian students studying or visiting Nepal are requested to register with the Embassy; the form collects passport, contact and course details.
- Indian Consulate General BirgunjIndian Consulate General Birgunj document checklistcgibirgunj.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-birgunj-registration-documents-20261015
Registration requires two self-attested nationality proofs, study and residence letters, photographs and matriculation-onwards education certificates; bring originals. No apostille or translation-service requirement is stated.
- Indian Embassy KathmanduIndian Embassy Kathmandu document checklistindembkathmandu.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-kathmandu-residence-registration-20261015
The resident registration list requires two photographs, nationality proof and occupation/residence evidence; first registration has no charge.
- Department of Immigration, Government of NepalNepal Department of Immigration entry guidanceimmigration.gov.npLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-india-tourism-documents-20261015
Nepal Immigration states that Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Nepal and publishes the passport validity and entry-document rules for Indian nationals.
- Department of Immigration, Government of NepalDepartment of Immigration, Government of Nepal: category source; detailed checklist not verifiedimmigration.gov.npLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-india-business-documents-20261015-category-only
Editorial review status: the authority/category source was identified, but these reusable preparation rows do not establish the exact current document checklist. Detailed requirements and processing rules still need verification.
- Department of Immigration, Government of NepalDepartment of Immigration, Government of Nepal: category source; detailed checklist not verifiedimmigration.gov.npLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-india-work-documents-20261015-category-only
Editorial review status: the authority/category source was identified, but these reusable preparation rows do not establish the exact current document checklist. Detailed requirements and processing rules still need verification.
Exceptions
- This destination page covers only the published official-source route packs listed here. Example rows belong to their named routes, not every applicant. Individual citation dates vary; adding a route does not revalidate the older packs.
- Routes not listed on this page should stay in the official-sources-needed state until their embassy or government evidence is added.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Does this page cover every Nepal visa category?
No. It covers only the source-backed routes listed on the page. Other purposes remain unpublished until official evidence is added.
How are translation and attestation decisions shown?
They are shown per document row, so applicants can see whether certified translation, notarised translation, apostille, embassy attestation or MEA/HRD attestation is required, optional or not applicable.
Related guides
- India to Nepal short family or friend visit: direct-air travel IDs
Short family / friend visits: named route guide, 2 rows.
- India to Nepal ordinary Pashupatinath pilgrimage: direct-air entry documents
Pilgrimage: named route guide, 3 rows.
- India to Nepal study document checklist
Study: named route guide, 9 rows.
- India to Nepal tourism entry checklist
Tourism / holiday: named route guide, 3 rows.
- India to Nepal business visa checklist
Business: preparation guide under review, 5 rows.
- India to Nepal Working Visa checklist
Work: preparation guide under review, 5 rows.