Visa Free Countries for Nepal Passport Holders in 2026

The Henley Passport Index places Nepal at the 105^th position with travel freedom in 2026. 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 2026.

List of visa free countries for Nepal passport holders in 2026

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 2026. ^[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 2026

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 2026.

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 2026

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 2026. ^[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 2026. 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 2026.

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 2026.

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 2026.

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

Final thoughts

We will be regularly updating this page once the countries are added and removed from the list. For your convenience, you can bookmark this page to save this information on your device. So you will be getting the latest information.

We also recommend checking the official government page or embassy page to get the latest regulation before your trip.

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