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Nepali Passport Explorer — all countries and travel requirements

Explore 250 countries and territories worldwide. 17 destinations have individually reviewed travel guidance; 232 have unverified entry requirements; Nepal is included separately as the passport-issuing country. Compare any two or three destinations and check current official requirements before travelling.

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Visa required in advanceOfficial general rule

Australia

AU

Visitor visa or other appropriate Australian visa required before travel

Nepali ordinary passport holders should obtain the appropriate Australian entry visa before departure. The official visitor visa subclass 600 tourist stream is one route for eligible tourists.

Stay or scope: Length and conditions determined by granted visa

Before departure: Confirm an appropriate valid visa or other lawful entry entitlement before boarding.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Use Australian Home Affairs to select the visa matching your actual purpose of travel.
  • An Australian student, work or other existing visa may govern a traveller’s entry; this is not a blanket tourist-only rule.
  • Visa grant conditions, entry permissions and transit arrangements must be checked individually.

Important: Subclass 600 is not the correct visa for every purpose, and grant is never guaranteed.

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Canada

CA

Canadian visitor visa generally required for Nepali passport holders

Canada expressly lists Nepal among visa-required countries for visiting or transiting; limited status-specific exceptions must be checked separately.

Stay or scope: Approved visa conditions determine entry and stay

Before departure: Use the IRCC official visa/eTA requirement checker before travel.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Apply for a Canadian visitor visa where required before departure.
  • A Canadian eTA should not be assumed available to Nepali ordinary passport holders based on visas held for other countries.
  • Transit and existing immigration-status exemptions may have distinct rules.

Important: Do not purchase a flight expecting visa-free Canadian entry or a generic eTA exemption.

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Apply online before travelOfficial general rule

Ethiopia

ET

Tourist eVisa open to citizens of all countries

The official Ethiopian tourist eVisa portal says citizens of all countries can apply subject to its stated conditions.

Stay or scope: Tourist eVisa: choose approved 30- or 90-day option

Before departure: Submit and obtain tourist eVisa before the journey.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Apply before travelling and wait for the official approval.
  • Passport should remain valid for at least six months from planned arrival.
  • Tourist eVisa is intended for tourism/non-business purposes, and entry is subject to checks.

Important: Eligibility to submit an eVisa application is not a visa on arrival or entry guarantee.

Official destination government sourcesEthiopia Immigration — tourist eVisa eligibility

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Airport transit rulesNepali nationals named by authority

Hong Kong SAR (airside transit)

HK

Direct airside transit by Nepali nationals is visa-free from 15 November 2025

Hong Kong Immigration expressly exempts Nepali nationals in direct transit by air when they remain inside the airport transit area.

Stay or scope: Direct airport transit only; immigration clearance requires separate permission

Before departure: Confirm your exact connection remains airside; secure a visa for entering Hong Kong.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • You must stay within the airport transit area and travel onward by air.
  • A normal visit or a connection that requires passing immigration still requires the appropriate visa or entry permit.
  • Confirm that baggage, tickets and terminal arrangements permit remaining airside.

Important: This is not a tourist visa waiver for Hong Kong.

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India

IN

Visa-free travel under Nepal–India arrangements

Nepali citizens crossing the Nepal–India border do not need an Indian visa. Documents and rules differ when arriving from a third country.

Stay or scope: No tourist-visa stay limit stated in cited guidance

Before departure: Check route-specific identity and passport documents before departure.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Carry an accepted identity document such as Nepali citizenship certificate, passport or voter ID when entering India from Nepal.
  • A passport is required when entering India from a country other than Nepal/Bhutan; additional entry restrictions can apply from certain countries.
  • Travelling onward from India to a third country may require separate documentation or embassy clearance.

Important: Do not assume the same document rules apply when flying via another country.

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Apply online before travelOfficial general rule

Kenya

KE

Electronic Travel Authorisation generally required before travel

Kenya requires most foreign visitors, including ordinary Nepali visitors, to secure an approved electronic travel authorisation before travel; exemptions are listed separately.

Stay or scope: Entry conditions and authorised stay decided by Kenya immigration

Before departure: Obtain an approved Kenya eTA in advance unless an official exemption applies.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Submit a Kenya eTA through the official website before the journey.
  • The eTA is different from visa-free travel or an on-arrival approval.
  • Check the official exemptions, including true airside transit conditions, before assuming a waiver.

Important: An eTA does not guarantee admission to Kenya.

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Laos

LA

Official Lao eVisa application available to Nepali passport holders

Nepal is explicitly included on the official Lao eVisa eligibility list. Read the allowed ports and visa terms on the official portal.

Stay or scope: Period of stay and entry ports: verify before applying

Before departure: Obtain approved Lao eVisa and use a supported port of entry.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Apply at the official Lao eVisa portal before travel.
  • Confirm the destination port accepts an eVisa, and check passport validity and processing rules.
  • Carry the approved eVisa and required travel documentation.

Important: This listing does not establish visa-on-arrival eligibility at every border.

Official destination government sourcesLao eVisa — who can apply

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Malaysia

MY

Visa required; official tourist eVisa available for Nepali passport holders

Malaysia Immigration lists Nepal among visa-required countries and its eVisa guidance lists Nepal among eligible online applicants.

Stay or scope: Stay depends on issued visa; do not infer duration from eVisa eligibility

Before departure: Obtain a valid visa before travel; check the current eligibility portal.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Do not travel as if Malaysia were visa-free for Nepali ordinary passports.
  • Apply through the official Malaysian immigration eVisa system when eligible.
  • Check the visa grant, entry documents, permitted activities and allowed length of stay.

Important: eVisa eligibility is not visa approval; Malaysian border officers make the admission decision.

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Visa / permit on arrivalOfficial general rule

Maldives

MV

Tourist visa issued on arrival; no pre-approval required

Maldives Immigration says tourist visas are issued on arrival to qualifying foreign tourists.

Stay or scope: Normally up to 30 days (subject to immigration decision)

Before departure: Complete the free IMUGA declaration before travel and carry supporting evidence.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Machine-readable travel document with at least one month of validity.
  • Confirmed return/onward ticket, prepaid accommodation and sufficient funds or approved sponsorship.
  • Complete the free IMUGA Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival.

Important: Entry is never guaranteed; verify current requirements before flying.

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Airport transit rulesOfficial general rule

New Zealand (Auckland transit)

NZ

NZeTA for some airside transit journeys via Australia

Nepali travellers generally need a Transit Visa to transit Auckland unless they qualify for an NZeTA, for example when travelling to or from Australia under the applicable rules.

Stay or scope: Up to 24 hours in the Auckland transit area

Before departure: Arrange the correct Transit Visa or NZeTA before airside transit.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • The transit must be through Auckland, without clearing immigration or collecting bags, and last under 24 hours.
  • When transiting to Australia, the traveller must have a current Australian visa granting entry.
  • Travellers to/from Australia can be eligible for an NZeTA; obtain it before travelling.
  • Different New Zealand airports and routes have different rules.

Important: An Australian visa by itself does not create entry permission for New Zealand.

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Philippines

PH

Visa-free short tourist visits for Nepali ordinary passports

Nepal appears by name on the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs visa-free nationality list.

Stay or scope: Up to 30 days initially, subject to border decision

Before departure: Check passport validity, onward ticket and current Philippine entry notices.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Carry a passport valid at least six months beyond the contemplated stay.
  • Hold a return or onward ticket.
  • Entry permission remains at the discretion of Philippine immigration; other purposes may require a visa.

Important: Visa-free tourist entry does not authorise paid work or a long stay.

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Visa / permit on arrivalOfficial general rule

Rwanda

RW

Visa available on arrival for nationals of all countries

Rwanda immigration states that nationals of all countries may receive a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and land borders.

Stay or scope: Terms and duration depend on visa class; confirm with immigration

Before departure: Check visa class and fees before departure; pay only through authorised channels.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • A visa on arrival is different from visa-free entry.
  • Check passport, fee and required supporting documents for your visa class.
  • Online application is also offered through official channels.

Important: The general all-nationalities rule does not imply a free visa or guaranteed admission.

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Visa / permit on arrivalOfficial general rule

Seychelles

SC

Visitor permit on arrival, with mandatory travel authorisation

Seychelles generally does not require a pre-arranged entry visa, but visitors must obtain electronic travel authorisation before departure.

Stay or scope: Up to three months initially, subject to approval

Before departure: Obtain travel authorisation before departure; visitor permit is issued at the border.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Obtain Seychelles Travel Authorisation before travel.
  • Have a valid return/onward ticket, confirmed accommodation and sufficient funds.
  • Visitor permit is issued at the border; entry and extensions are discretionary.

Important: Visa-free does not mean paperwork-free: pre-travel authorisation is required.

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Visa-free short visitsOfficial general rule

Singapore

SG

Visa generally not required for a short visit

Nepal is not on Singapore ICA’s published visa-required nationalities list. Short-term entry remains subject to immigration clearance.

Stay or scope: Stay determined by ICA on arrival — not a guaranteed 30 days

Before departure: Submit the free SG Arrival Card when required; obtain immigration clearance on arrival.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Passport usually must have at least six months of validity.
  • Submit the free SG Arrival Card within three days, including the arrival day, unless an exemption applies.
  • Carry onward travel details, accommodation and evidence of adequate funds when requested.

Important: The electronic visit pass — not NepalAnswers — determines your permitted stay.

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Sri Lanka

LK

Tourist ETA required; fee waiver currently lists Nepal

Sri Lanka’s official ETA site explicitly lists Nepal for a free 30-day tourist ETA. This is not visa-free entry without prior paperwork.

Stay or scope: 30-day tourist ETA; free-of-charge listing effective 25 May 2026

Before departure: Obtain tourist ETA before departure even if the ETA fee is waived.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Apply for and obtain the appropriate ETA before arrival.
  • Use the official Sri Lanka Department of Immigration ETA portal.
  • Check the current fee-waiver notice before applying; terms can change.

Important: An ETA is still required even when the application fee is waived.

Official destination government sourcesSri Lanka Immigration — official ETA notices

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Türkiye

TR

Conditional electronic visa eligibility

Türkiye lists Nepal among nationalities eligible to apply for an eVisa only when the individual meets applicable conditions.

Stay or scope: Varies by conditions shown in the official application

Before departure: Check the official conditional-eligibility questions and obtain an eVisa if eligible.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Open the official eVisa application, select Nepal and your travel document, and read the current personalised criteria.
  • A supporting visa or residence permit may be needed depending on the application conditions.
  • Do not rely on an eVisa or visa-on-arrival without checking and obtaining the required approval.

Important: Nepali passport holders are not generally eligible for a visa sticker at arrival. A held visa alone does not prove eligibility.

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United Kingdom (transit)

GB

Transit visa generally required unless a valid exemption applies

The UK carrier guidance explicitly lists Nepal as a visa-required nationality. Airside and landside transit rules differ, and exemptions are document-specific.

Stay or scope: Transit rules depend on airside versus landside connection

Before departure: Check airside or landside routing and obtain required UK transit permission.

Conditions, exceptions and cautions
  • Ask the airline whether you will pass UK border control or need to collect baggage.
  • Review the UK Direct Airside Transit Visa and Visitor in Transit guidance.
  • Use the UK government visa checker to determine if you qualify for a specific exemption.

Important: Do not infer UK transit exemption merely from holding an unrelated visa.

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Afghanistan

AF

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Afghanistan. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Albania

AL

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Albania. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Algeria

DZ

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Algeria. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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American Samoa

AS

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for American Samoa. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Andorra

AD

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Andorra. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Angola

AO

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Angola. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Anguilla

AI

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Anguilla. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Antarctica

AQ

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Antarctica. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Antigua and Barbuda

AG

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Antigua and Barbuda. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Argentina

AR

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Argentina. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Armenia

AM

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Armenia. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Aruba

AW

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Aruba. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Austria

AT

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Austria. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Azerbaijan

AZ

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Azerbaijan. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Bahamas

BS

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Bahamas. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Bahrain

BH

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Bahrain. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Bangladesh

BD

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Bangladesh. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Barbados

BB

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Barbados. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Belarus

BY

Entry requirements have not yet been verified

No verified Nepal-specific entry classification is currently published for this destination. Visa-free, eVisa, visa-on-arrival, advance visa and transit eligibility remain unknown in this directory.

No travel-access decision is available for Belarus. Verify with its government or diplomatic mission before buying a ticket.

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Separate check · Leaving Nepal

Nepal departure immigration checklist

Nepal Immigration regulates departure from Nepal, not entry into other countries. Government airport pages provide different document lists depending on tourism, study, institutional travel or employment. Published requirements can differ between airports. Verify your exact airport and purpose before departure.

  • Check your valid passport, destination permission and boarding documents.
  • For tourism or visits, review return/onward transport, accommodation or sponsorship and financial evidence if required by the relevant airport.
  • For study, review the destination study visa and current Nepal NOC rules.
  • For foreign employment, check Nepal's labour permit and any additional approvals.
  • For connecting flights, separately verify the transit country's rules, bag collection and airline.

Do not interpret this summary as individual clearance or as a guarantee of boarding.

Source policy and coverage limitations

Country and territory names follow ISO 3166-1 codes, with Kosovo included separately. Only the individually reviewed entries have destination-specific immigration references. The other destinations are intentionally unverified. A country name in the directory does not establish visa entitlement. Check the destination government and IATA before travel; the directory does not cover every travel purpose or transit route.

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