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Selected route: indian visa free entry and consular study registration. Conditional rows identify the circumstances in which documents apply.
- Jurisdiction
- Nepal
- Purpose
- Study
- Destination
- Nepal
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Selected route: indian visa free entry and consular study registration. Conditional rows identify the circumstances in which documents apply.
Reviewed Indian Consulate General Birgunj guidance on 15 October 2026.
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Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valid Indian passport or original photo Voter ID | required | visa application | For air travel between India and Nepal. Downloaded Voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN and driving licence are not accepted. Indian citizens do not need a Nepal visa for visits or stay; do not use the generic foreign-student visa checklist. |
| Indian Embassy student-registration details | conditional | legal use after arrival | Kathmandu requests students to register online with passport number, local address, contacts, institution, course and course dates. This is consular registration, not a Nepal student visa. |
| Long-stay Indian-national registration application | conditional | legal use after arrival | For study longer than six months. The following Birgunj rows apply only in Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa, Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari and Dhanusha; use the responsible Indian mission's instructions elsewhere. First registration is free. |
| Two self-attested proofs of Indian nationality | conditional | legal use after arrival | Birgunj registration: any two from passport, Election Commission ID, or photo domicile/caste certificate. A certificate without a photo needs the specified updated Indian nationalised-bank passbook with matching address and bank-attested photo. |
| Education institution's signed study letter | conditional | legal use after arrival | Birgunj registration: institution letterhead, with authorised signatory's name, designation and telephone. |
| House owner's residence letter | conditional | legal use after arrival | Birgunj registration: owner's citizenship-card copy with signed residence details, contact information, student's Indian address and period of tenancy. |
| Passport-size and stamp-size photographs | conditional | legal use after arrival | Birgunj registration: one recent 3.5 x 3.5 cm photograph and one stamp-size photograph. |
| 10th / high-school and later education certificates | conditional | legal use after arrival | Birgunj registration: education certificates from matriculation/high school onwards; bring originals for verification. |
| Kathmandu residence-registration evidence | conditional | legal use after arrival | For Kathmandu registration: two recent passport photos, passport or Voter Card, and occupation/residence proof. Residence proof includes owner's signed certificate, citizenship or ownership evidence and a utility bill. Do not combine this with Birgunj's separate two-ID and photo rules. |
Processing route
- Valid Indian passport or original photo Voter IDFor air travel between India and Nepal. Downloaded Voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN and driving licence are not accepted. Indian citizens do not need a Nepal visa for visits or stay; do not use the generic foreign-student visa checklist. The linked Indian mission instructions do not prescribe certified, notarised or sworn translation, apostille or embassy attestation for this item. Self-attested registration copies are not notarised translations. 1. Prepare Valid Indian passport or original photo Voter ID in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Indian Embassy student-registration detailsKathmandu requests students to register online with passport number, local address, contacts, institution, course and course dates. This is consular registration, not a Nepal student visa. The linked Indian mission instructions do not prescribe certified, notarised or sworn translation, apostille or embassy attestation for this item. Self-attested registration copies are not notarised translations. 1. Prepare Indian Embassy student-registration details in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Long-stay Indian-national registration applicationFor study longer than six months. The following Birgunj rows apply only in Chitwan, Makawanpur, Parsa, Bara, Rautahat, Sarlahi, Mahottari and Dhanusha; use the responsible Indian mission's instructions elsewhere. First registration is free. The linked Indian mission instructions do not prescribe certified, notarised or sworn translation, apostille or embassy attestation for this item. Self-attested registration copies are not notarised translations. 1. Prepare Long-stay Indian-national registration application in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Two self-attested proofs of Indian nationalityBirgunj registration: any two from passport, Election Commission ID, or photo domicile/caste certificate. A certificate without a photo needs the specified updated Indian nationalised-bank passbook with matching address and bank-attested photo. The linked Indian mission instructions do not prescribe certified, notarised or sworn translation, apostille or embassy attestation for this item. Self-attested registration copies are not notarised translations. 1. Prepare Two self-attested proofs of Indian nationality in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Education institution's signed study letterBirgunj registration: institution letterhead, with authorised signatory's name, designation and telephone. The linked Indian mission instructions do not prescribe certified, notarised or sworn translation, apostille or embassy attestation for this item. Self-attested registration copies are not notarised translations. 1. Prepare Education institution's signed study letter in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- House owner's residence letterBirgunj registration: owner's citizenship-card copy with signed residence details, contact information, student's Indian address and period of tenancy. The linked Indian mission instructions do not prescribe certified, notarised or sworn translation, apostille or embassy attestation for this item. Self-attested registration copies are not notarised translations. 1. Prepare House owner's residence letter in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Passport-size and stamp-size photographsBirgunj registration: one recent 3.5 x 3.5 cm photograph and one stamp-size photograph. The linked Indian mission instructions do not prescribe certified, notarised or sworn translation, apostille or embassy attestation for this item. Self-attested registration copies are not notarised translations. 1. Prepare Passport-size and stamp-size photographs in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- 10th / high-school and later education certificatesBirgunj registration: education certificates from matriculation/high school onwards; bring originals for verification. The linked Indian mission instructions do not prescribe certified, notarised or sworn translation, apostille or embassy attestation for this item. Self-attested registration copies are not notarised translations. 1. Prepare 10th / high-school and later education certificates in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Kathmandu residence-registration evidenceFor Kathmandu registration: two recent passport photos, passport or Voter Card, and occupation/residence proof. Residence proof includes owner's signed certificate, citizenship or ownership evidence and a utility bill. Do not combine this with Birgunj's separate two-ID and photo rules. The linked Indian mission instructions do not prescribe certified, notarised or sworn translation, apostille or embassy attestation for this item. Self-attested registration copies are not notarised translations. 1. Prepare Kathmandu residence-registration evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
Official citations
- Indian Embassy KathmanduIndian Embassy Kathmandu document checklistindembkathmandu.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-air-identity-20261015
Air travel requires a valid Indian passport or original Election Commission photo Voter ID, not downloaded Voter ID or other identity cards.
- Indian Consulate General BirgunjIndian Consulate General Birgunj document checklistwww.cgibirgunj.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-indian-registration-20261015
Indian citizens do not need a Nepal visa for visits or stay. Registration certificate is mandatory for study beyond six months; Birgunj's document checklist applies to its eight listed districts, not automatically to Kathmandu.
- Indian Embassy KathmanduIndian Embassy Kathmandu document checklistindembkathmandu.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-student-registration-20261015
Indian students studying or visiting Nepal are requested to register with the Embassy; the form collects passport, contact and course details.
- Indian Consulate General BirgunjIndian Consulate General Birgunj document checklistcgibirgunj.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-birgunj-registration-documents-20261015
Registration requires two self-attested nationality proofs, study and residence letters, photographs and matriculation-onwards education certificates; bring originals. No apostille or translation-service requirement is stated.
- Indian Embassy KathmanduIndian Embassy Kathmandu document checklistindembkathmandu.gov.inLast checked 2026-10-15; evidence version nepal-kathmandu-residence-registration-20261015
The resident registration list requires two photographs, nationality proof and occupation/residence evidence; first registration has no charge.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
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- Document checklist review
FAQs
Are all documents for Nepal study automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
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- Nepal destination guide
Destination overview for all published source-backed routes.