Nepal says no new restrictions for Indians; refutes visa, time-limit reports

The Nepal government mentioned the introduction of a new online facilitation system aimed at making travel more convenient for Indians and other international visitors entering Nepal via land routes with private vehicles.

Officials stated that there is no time limit for individuals entering Nepal. For those driving, a vehicle entry permit is required, and it can be issued for 30 days and renewed upon payment of fees.

Earlier in the day, the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi posted on X: 'No Visa, no hassle. Just hearts.' It also quoted lines such as 'No limit, only experience. Use a passport or voter ID. Fly or drive your own car.'

The Nepal Tourism Board issued a statement denying any new restrictions on Indian tourists. It said open-border arrangements and bilateral understandings between Nepal and India remain intact, and no changes have been made to longstanding people-to-people ties, cultural relations, and tourism cooperation. It rejected reports that Indian nationals face visa restrictions, a 30-day limit, or other hassles, and noted that Nepal has recently introduced an online facilitation system to make land-entry travel with private vehicles more convenient.