Travel To Nepal: Passport Essential For Entry

Nepal is a popular travel destination for Indians, due to its proximity to India, its affordable vacation options, and its snow-capped mountain peaks and lush scenery. If you are an Indian citizen, you do not need a visa to enter Nepal, but you are required to carry proper identification documents issued by the Government of India, such as a passport, a voter ID card with a photograph, or a driving license. However, if you are entering Nepal with your own vehicle, additional documents such as a vehicle registration certificate, vehicle insurance, and a pollution under control certificate are necessary. It is also important to note that Indian currency notes of 500 and 1000 rupees are not accepted in Nepal due to counterfeit concerns.

Do Indian citizens need a passport to enter Nepal?

Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter Nepal, but they do need a valid Indian passport or an original Voter ID card with a photograph issued by the Election Commission of India. Downloaded or online print Voter ID cards are not accepted as travel documents. Other documents, such as Aadhaar, PAN card, driving license, Indian Embassy registration, etc., are also not accepted for travel to Nepal.

If Indian citizens are entering Nepal by road with their own vehicle, they will need to submit the following documents along with their proof of citizenship at the Nepal border:

• Registration certificate of the vehicle
• Vehicle insurance paper in original with a stamp
• Pollution under control certificate of the vehicle
• Any government ID card like a passport, voter ID, or Aadhar card
• A Yaatayaat Anumati or vehicle permit
• A Bhansar or customs permit

Indian citizens aged above 65 years or below 15 years can enter Nepal by producing a photo identity proof like a PAN card, driving license, ration card, etc. Indians between the ages of 15 and 18 years can enter Nepal using their Identity Certificate issued by the principal of their academic institution.

What documents are required for Indian citizens to enter Nepal by air?

Indian citizens are required to carry certain documents with them when entering Nepal by air. Here is a list of the necessary documents:

• A valid Indian passport.
• Original Indian Voter ID card with a photograph issued by the Election Commission of India. Please note that downloaded or online printouts of the Voter ID card are not accepted as valid travel documents.
• Emergency Certificate issued by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.
• Photo identity proof issued by Central/State/UT authorities.
• For those aged 15-18 years, an Identity Certificate issued by the principal of their academic institution.
• For those above 65 years or below 15 years of age, photo identity proof such as a PAN card, driving license, or ration card is acceptable.

It is important to note that other documents such as Aadhaar, PAN card, driving license, Indian Embassy registration, etc., are not accepted for travel to Nepal. Additionally, Indian currency notes of 500 and 1000 rupees are not allowed in Nepal due to the issue of fake currency.

What documents are required for Indian citizens to enter Nepal by road?

Indian citizens do not need a passport or a visa to enter Nepal, but they are required to carry proper credentials issued by the Government of India, such as:

• A valid Indian passport
• A photo identity card issued by the Government of India/State Government/UT Administration in India to their employees
• An original Indian Voter ID card with a photograph (issued by the Election Commission of India)
• An emergency certificate issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu
• An identity certificate issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu
• A PAN card, driving license, or ration card

If you are entering Nepal from India by road with your own vehicle, you will need to submit the following documents, along with proof of citizenship, at the Nepal border:

• Registration certificate of the vehicle
• Vehicle insurance paper in original with a stamp
• Pollution under control certificate of the vehicle
• Any government ID card like a passport, voter ID, or Aadhar card
• A Yaatayaat Anumati or vehicle permit
• A Bhansar or customs permit

Please note that Indian currency in denominations greater than 100-rupee notes is not allowed in Nepal.

What is the entry fee for Indian citizens to enter Nepal?

Indian citizens do not need to pay an entry fee to enter Nepal. However, there are certain requirements that must be fulfilled.

Firstly, Indian citizens are required to carry proper credentials issued by the Government of India, such as a valid Indian passport, or a voter ID card with a photograph issued by the Election Commission of India. While a passport is not mandatory, it is recommended to carry one.

For those entering Nepal by road with their own vehicle, additional documents are needed, including the registration certificate of the vehicle, vehicle insurance, and a pollution under control certificate. A customs duty fee is also required to obtain the Bhansar permit for vehicles, which costs ₹93 or NPR 150 per day for motorcycles, and ₹312 or NPR 500 per day for cars.

It is important to note that Indian currency notes of ₹500 and ₹1000 are not allowed in Nepal due to the issue of fake currency.

Do Indian visitors to Nepal need to have a passport?

Indian citizens do not need a passport or a visa to enter Nepal. However, they are required to carry credentials issued by the Government of India, such as:

• A valid Indian passport
• A photo identity card issued by the Government of India/State Government/UT Administration in India to their employees
• An original Indian Voter ID card with a photograph (issued by the Election Commission of India)
• An emergency certificate issued by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu
• An identity certificate issued by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu
• A PAN card
• A driving license
• A ration card
• A vehicle registration certificate
• A vehicle insurance paper in original with a stamp
• A pollution under control certificate of the vehicle
• A Yaatayaat Anumati or vehicle permit
• A Bhansar or customs permit

It is important to note that downloaded or online printouts of documents containing identity details are not accepted as valid travel documents.

If travelling by air, Indian citizens will need to show their passport to get an exit stamp at the immigration check.

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