Nepal - Consulate of India in Kathmandu

You are a Nepalese citizen or you are from India and are looking for information on the consulate of India in Kathmandu situated in Nepal. A consulate in Kathmandu could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of India. It all depends on the importance of Kathmandu and Nepal in the relationships with the government of India.


Sorry there is no consulate of India in Kathmandu !

However, India could have more than one consulate in Nepal besides Kathmandu.

When India has more consulates located in Nepal ouside of Kathmandu you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of India in Nepal of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Kathmandu are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of India in Nepal besides Kathmandu

Indian Consulate General in Birganj, Nepal Post Box 59, Parsa Birganj Nepal
Email: hoc.birgunj@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+977) 51-532 244 (+977) 51-532 264 - Website: www.cgibirgunj.org

Or the embassy of India in Nepal

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal 336 Kapurdhara Marg, Lainchaur P.O. Box 292 Kathmandu Nepal
Email: hoc@eoiktm.org dcm@eoiktm.org - Tel: (+977) 1-4410900 (+977) 1-4414990 / 4411699 - Website: www.indianembassy.org.np

Consulate Appointment in Kathmandu

Most consulates in Kathmandu need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of India in Kathmandu first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Kathmandu do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Nepal or India.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Kathmandu please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.