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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Nepal?

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Maldives citizens can get a visa on arrival for Nepal — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Maldives vs Nepal: passport comparison

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8

Nepal

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #183 · mobility 70.2
12

countries both Maldives and Nepal can enter visa-free together

Nepal: good to know

Kathmandu

Capital

Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

Currency

Nepal Time (UTC+5:45)

Time zone

+977

Calling code

Where else Maldives goes visa-free

→ Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → AzerbaijanVisa-free · 90 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BhutanVisa-free · 14 days → → BotswanaVisa-free · 90 days → → BruneiVisa-free · 14 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Nepal

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Maldives citizens can get a visa on arrival for Nepal — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Maldives or Nepal?
The Maldives passport is stronger: 54 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Maldives #101, Nepal #183.
Where can Maldives and Nepal citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Nepal?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Maldives and Nepal?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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