Nationals from the following countries are not eligible for a visa on arrival in Nepal:

1. Nigeria
2. Ghana
3. Zimbabwe
4. Swaziland
5. Cameroon
6. Somalia
7. Liberia
8. Ethiopia
9. Syria
10. Iraq
11. Palestine
12. Afghanistan

Indian citizens can enter Nepal using a valid passport. They do not need a visa to enter Nepal. Indian citizens who do not have a passport can also enter Nepal with a voter card. Indian minors who do not have a passport can obtain permission to enter Nepal through a birth registration certificate. Apart from this, Indian citizens are not allowed to enter Nepal from other documents. All Indian citizens who wish to enter Nepal are encouraged to travel with a passport for quick arrival approval.

Indian citizens must submit a No Objection Certificate issued by the Indian Embassy to travel from Nepal to a third country.

In addition to the immigration laws, every alien must comply with the following conditions and conduct:

• Foreigners must possess a valid visa or permit for their stay in Nepal and abide by its terms and conditions.
• Foreigners must respect and comply with the laws, rules, and regulations of Nepal, including traffic laws, public order, and cooperation with law enforcement.
• Foreigners should respect and contribute to environmental conservation efforts.
• Identification information and supporting documentation must be submitted upon request at the time of entry, presence, or departure.
• Foreigners should respect the cultural, religious, and social norms of Nepal.
• They must follow the directions of designated officials while in the trekking zone.
• Foreigners are required to report passport loss or theft to the concerned authorities and comply with any directives from immigration authorities.

The following are some of the important legal provisions related to immigration in Nepal:

1. Immigration Act, 2049 (1992): The primary law governing immigration in Nepal, providing for the regulation of entry, exit, and stay of foreigners, as well as the issuance of visas and work permits.
2. Immigration Rules, 2055 (1999): These rules set out the procedures for implementing the Immigration Act, including requirements for different types of visas, work permits, and residence permits.
3. Immigration Procedure, 2065 (2008): A set of regulations governing the entry and exit of foreigners from Nepal.
4. Labor Act, 2074 (2017): Regulates the employment of foreigners in Nepal, including conditions for obtaining work permits and the rights and obligations of foreign workers.

Handwritten or manual passports are not accepted for entry into the country. This means that if your passport was issued before 2001 and is a handwritten or manual passport, it will not be valid for travel to Nepal.