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Nepal Denies Fresh Visa and Stay Rules for Indians, Calls Viral Reports Entirely False and Baseless
International
Published on 14 May 2026
The 30-day limit rumor is about vehicles, not people
Nepal has strongly rejected media claims that Indians face new restrictions, hassles, or fixed stay limits when entering the country. Nepal’s Tourism Board said the longstanding open-border arrangements and bilateral people-to-people ties remain unchanged, and there is no time limit on stays for Indian nationals. Reports citing a 30-day limit were also denied, with officials noting that vehicle entry permits can be issued for 30 days and renewed with fees. Nepal says it is instead improving land-route travel through a new online facilitation system.
- Nepal Tourism Board calls the reports entirely false and baseless
- Open-border policy and bilateral tourism cooperation remain unchanged
- No visa or stay duration limit applies to Indian nationals
- Vehicle entry permits may be for 30 days and renewable with fees
- Nepal’s embassy message urges India tourists to expect no hassle
- A new online facilitation system will streamline private-vehicle land travel
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The Economic Times