The Henley Passport Index places Nepal at the 105th position with travel freedom in 2024. Yet! There are still many visa free countries for Nepal.
If you are a Nepalese citizen with a valid passport and seeking information about visa free travel around the world, we got you covered.
Here, we have prepared a list of countries where Nepalese can go without a visa.
This list is prepared based on the information available from Henley Passport Index. Henley & Partners is a global leader in residence and citizenship planning. Their research and analysis of international travel freedom are extensive; however, it should be noted that the index only measures issued visas and not actual travel.
This list will be updated accordingly if changes are made to visa regulations by any country.
So, let’s look at the list of countries where Nepal passport holders can travel without a visa in 2024.
List of visa free countries for Nepal passport holders in 2024
There are many reasons why a government would offer visa-free access to visitors from other nations. It might be due to bilateral agreements. Or, because of passport rankings, nationals from countries with higher passport ranks are exempt from visas by countries with lower passport ranks.
So, whatever the reasons maybe, if you are a Nepalese citizen with a valid Nepali passport, these are the countries where you can go without visa stamping in your passport in 2024. [1]https://www.henleyglobal.com/passport-index
| S.N | Countries | Allowed Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cook Islands | 31 days |
| 2 | Dominica | 21 days |
| 3 | Gambia | 90 days |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 months |
| 5 | India | No restrictions |
| 6 | Indonesia | 30 days |
| 7 | Micronesia | 30 days |
| 8 | Niue | 30 days |
| 9 | Pakistan | 1 month |
| 10 | Philippines | 30 days |
| 11 | Senegal | 90 days |
| 12 | Singapore | 30 days |
| 13 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 30 days |
List of visa on arrival issuing countries for Nepalese citizens in 2024
On arrival visa is a kind of visa that a traveler can obtain at the port of entry in a particular country. It might be the airport, seaport, land border crossing, or any other specified entry point.
Visa on arrival is usually issued for a limited period, depending on the visitor’s nationality and the purpose of the visit.
So, these are the countries where Nepalese passport holders can get visa on arrival in 2024.
| S.N | Countries | Allowed Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 30 days |
| 2 | Bolivia | 90 days |
| 3 | Cambodia | 30 days |
| 4 | Cape Verde Islands | 30 days |
| 5 | Comores Islands | 45 days |
| 6 | Egypt | 30 days |
| 7 | Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
| 8 | Laos | 30 days |
| 9 | Madagascar | 90 days |
| 10 | Maldives | 30 days |
| 11 | Mauritania | 30 days |
| 12 | Mauritius | 60 days |
| 13 | Mozambique | 30 days |
| 14 | Palau Islands | 30 days |
| 15 | Rwanda | 30 days |
| 16 | Samoa | 60 days |
| 17 | Seychelles | 3 months |
| 18 | Somalia | 30 days |
| 19 | Tanzania | 3 months |
| 20 | Timor-Leste | 30 days |
| 21 | Togo | 7 days |
| 22 | Tuvalu | 1 month |
| 23 | Uganda | 90 days |
List of e-visa issuing nations for Nepali passport holders in 2024
Unlike, visa on arrival, an e-visa is a kind of visa that is electronically processed and approved before arrival. In other terms, it is an electronic travel authorization.
To get an e-visa, you must apply online before traveling to a foreign country. Once you have filled out all of the visa application forms and paid the visa fee, the foreign nation will evaluate your application and either approve or reject it. If your visa is accepted, they will issue an electronic travel authorization. You will receive such visitor’s permit via email stating the maximum stay period.
So, these are the countries where Nepalese citizens can travel with an e-visa and stay for a specific timeframe in 2024. [2]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_requirements_for_Nepalese_citizens
| S.N | Countries | Allowed Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azerbaijan | 30 days |
| 2 | Benin | 30 days |
| 3 | Cambodia | 30 days |
| 4 | Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | 3 months |
| 5 | Djibouti | 31 days |
| 6 | Ethiopia | 90 days |
| 7 | Gabon | 6 months |
| 8 | Guinea | 30 days |
| 9 | Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
| 10 | Kenya | 3 months |
| 11 | Kyrgyzstan | 90 days |
| 12 | Laos | 30 days |
| 13 | Lesotho | 44 days |
| 14 | Madagascar | 90 days |
| 15 | Malawi | 90 days |
| 16 | Myanmar | 28 days |
| 17 | Qatar | 30 days |
| 18 | Rwanda | 30 days |
| 19 | Sao Tome and Principe | 30 days |
| 20 | Srilanka | 30 days |
| 21 | Suriname | 30 days |
| 22 | Tanzania | 3 months |
| 23 | Uganda | 90 days |
| 24 | Ukraine | 30 days |
| 25 | Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| 26 | Zambia | 30 days |
| 27 | Zimbabwe | 30 days |
Visa free countries for Nepal in Oceania
Oceania is a geographical region comprising many countries. It includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and so on.
These are all Oceanian countries offering a visa free entry for a Nepal passport holder in 2024. You may explore these nations if you are interested in traveling without a visa throughout Oceania.
| Countries | Allowed Duration of Stay |
|---|---|
| Cook Islands | up to 31 days |
| Micronesia | up to 30 days |
| Niue | up to 30 days |
| Palau Islands * | up to 30 days |
| Samoa * | up to 60 days |
| Tuvalu * | up to 1 month |
* implies either those countries offer on arrival visa or e-Visa for Nepali citizens.
Visa free nations for Nepalese passport holders in Asia
There are many Asian countries offering visa free access for a Nepal passport holder.
So, if you wish to travel visa free throughout Asia for your next trip, here is the list of countries where Nepalese passport holders can travel without a visa in 2024.
| Countries | Allowed Duration of Stay |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh * | up to 30 days |
| Cambodia * | up to 30 dats |
| India | No restriction |
| Indonesia | up to 30 days |
| Laos * | up to 30 days |
| Maldives * | up to 30 days |
| Pakistan | up to 1 month |
| Philippines | up to 30 days |
| Singapore | up to 30 days |
| Sri Lanka * | up to 30 days |
| Timor-Leste * | up to 30 days |
* implies either those countries offer on arrival visa or e-Visa for Nepali citizens.
Visa free countries for Nepalese citizens in Africa
Africa is home to many beautiful countries. There are some amazing places to explore.
If you are interested in traveling throughout Africa for your next journey, then check out the list of visa free nations for Nepalese citizens offered by these African countries in 2024.
| Countries | Allowed Duration of Stay |
|---|---|
| Cape Verde Islands * | up to 30 days |
| Comores Islands * | up to 45 days |
| Egypt * | up to 30 days |
| Gambia | up to 90 days |
| Guinea-Bissau * | up to 90 days |
| Madagascar * | up to 90 days |
| Mauritania * | up to 30 days |
| Mauritius * | up to 60 days |
| Mozambique * | up to 30 days |
| Rwanda * | up to 30 days |
| Senegal | up to 90 days |
| Seychelles * | up to 3 months |
| Somalia * | up to 30 days |
| Tanzania * | up to 3 months |
| Togo * | up to 7 days |
| Uganda * | up to 90 days |
* implies either those countries offer on arrival visa or e-Visa for Nepali citizens.
Visa free countries for Nepalese passport holders with USA Green Card
If you are a USA green card holder with a valid Nepalese passport, many countries will automatically waive the visa requirements.
Here is the list of visa free nations for Nepali passport holders with US green card in 2024.
| Countries | Visa Type |
|---|---|
| Aruba and Curaçao | Visa free |
| Bangladesh | Visa on arrival |
| Bolivia | Visa on arrival |
| Cambodia | Visa on arrival / E-visa |
| Canada | Visa free |
| Cape Verde Islands | Visa on arrival |
| Comores Islands | Visa on arrival |
| Cook Islands | Visa free |
| Costa Rica | Visa free |
| Dominica | Visa free |
| Egypt | Visa on arrival |
| Gambia | Visa free |
| Georgia | Visa free |
| Guinea-Bissau | Visa on arrival / E-visa |
| Haiti | Visa free |
| India | Visa free |
| Indonesia | Visa free |
| Laos | Visa on arrival / E-visa |
| Madagascar | Visa on arrival / E-visa |
| Maldives | Visa on arrival |
| Mauritania | Visa on arrival |
| Mauritius | Visa on arrival |
| Mexico | Visa free |
| Micronesia | Visa free |
| Mozambique | Visa on arrival |
| Niue | Visa free |
| Pakistan | Visa free |
| Palau Islands | Visa on arrival |
| Peru | Visa free |
| Philippines | Visa free |
| Rwanda | Visa on arrival / E-visa |
| Samoa | Visa on arrival |
| Senegal | Visa on arrival |
| Seychelles | Visa on arrival |
| Singapore | Visa free |
| Somalia | Visa on arrival |
| Sri Lanka | E-visa |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa free |
| Tanzania | Visa on arrival / E-visa |
| The Balkans | Visa free |
| The British Virgin Islands | Visa free |
| Timor-Leste | Visa on arrival |
| Togo | Visa on arrival |
| Tuvalu | Visa on arrival |
| Uganda | Visa on arrival / E-visa |
Important things to consider visiting before visa free countries
Of course, there will always be certain conditions and limitations that apply to the visa free access. So, here are some of them that you should know about before visiting these countries for your next journey.
- Read the visa free travel policy guidelines carefully and follow them properly.
- Make sure your purpose of the visit is covered by visa free policy.
- Always have a valid passport. Make sure it has at least six months validity from the date of travel.
- Always remember, visa free access does not mean staying forever or limitless. Be sure to depart on time; else, you will be fined.
- Make sure to be well-prepared for your trip. Carry all necessary documents such as flight bookings, hotel reservations, travel insurance policy, and so on. This will make planning your trip less stressful, and you can enjoy your journey like a pro.
- Double-check all travel plans, make sure you have enough money to cover the trip expenses, take extra cash just in case.
- Always scan and keep all essential documents in your email so you can easily access them when needed.
- Upon arrival at the port of entry, make sure to follow the immigration officer’s instructions and comply with their requirement until you are allowed to go. If anything seems not right, please do let the immigration officer know before making any moves.
- Do not bring any illegal things with you on your trip.
- Always keep the embassy and consulate’s contact information on your phone for any emergencies.
- Continue to monitor the most recent travel advisory in the nation you are visiting.
See Also: Visa-Free Countries For Pakistani Passport Holders
FAQs about visa free countries for Nepal
How many countries can Nepalese visit without a visa?
If you are a Nepalese citizen holding a valid Nepali passport, you can visit 13 countries without a visa stamping in your passport. There are 23 countries where you can travel obtaining an on arrival visa and 27 countries with e-visa.
Do Nepali need visa for Singapore?
No, Nepalese citizens do not need a visa for Singapore. It is one of the visa free countries for Nepali passport holders. Singapore offers 30 days stay period for Nepali passport holders.
Do Nepali need visa to visit Bhutan?
Yes, Nepalese citizens require a visa to travel to Bhutan. As of now, Bhutan is not yet on the Nepali passport visa free countries list. Thus, only valid visa holders Nepalese people are allowed to enter Bhutan.
Do Nepalese need visa for Pakistan?
No, Nepalese passport holders do not require a visa for traveling to Pakistan. However, they can stay in Pakistan for 30 days maximum.
Do Nepalese need visa to enter Malaysia?
Yes, Nepalese citizens require an e-visa to visit Malaysia. Visa-free transit is allowed for 120 hours at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Do Nepalese need visa for China?
Eventhough China is a neighboring country of Nepal, it is not included in the list of visa free countries for Nepal. It is one of the visa required countries for ordinary Nepalese passport holders.
Do Nepali need visa for Thailand?
Yes, Nepalese citizens need a visa to enter Thailand.
Do Nepalese need visa for Indonesia?
No, Nepalese people do not need a visa to enter Indonesia. However, they are allowed to stay in the country only for 30 days.
Do Nepali need visa for South Korea?
Yes, Nepalese citizens need a visa to visit South Korea. South Korea is not yet visa free country for Nepal.
Is Qatar visa free country for Nepal?
No, Qatar is not yet on the list of visa free countries for Nepal. You will need a visa to visit Qatar.
Can Nepalese get a UAE visa on arrival?
No, Nepalese passport holders cannot obtain a UAE visa on arrival.
Do Nepalese need a transit visa for China?
No, Nepalese do not need a transit visa for China if their transit period is less than 24 hours. But if your layover is over 24 hours, you need a China Transit Visa (G Visa). [3]https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/ce/cgmandalay/eng/lsfw/qzsx/cmv/t997170.htm
Do Nepalese need a transit visa for Hong Kong?
Yes, Nepalese people need a transit visa for Hong Kong. You can apply for a transit visa to the Hong Kong Immigration Department. [4]https://www.mfa.gov.cn/ce/cenp//eng/ConsularServices/t1385933.htm
However, you do not need a transit visa for Hong Kong if all of the following conditions are true for you.
– If you are a US green card holder, Canadian permanent resident, or other legal visa holder in the United States and Canada.
– If you are flying through Cathay or Dragon Air only.
Final thoughts
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We also recommend checking the official government page or embassy page to get the latest regulation before your trip.
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About the author
Raju Chopra
Raju Chopra is an experienced immigration attorney with a Master's degree in Law from the University of Colorado Boulder. He has worked on international immigration matters for the past ten years, helping clients navigate the often confusing world of global visa laws and regulations. Raju is passionate about offering practical legal advice and guidance to those looking for work abroad or seeking visas for travel.
