For non resident Indians across the globe . . .
11. Indians Visiting Nepal Documents Required
Question: Is it true that Indians do not require a visa to visit Nepal and can go to Nepal by showing a Indian ration card. A.P. Aggarwal Answer: As of 1.10.2000, I believe only a ration card is not sufficient for Indian citizens to enter Nepal if they arrive in Nepal by air. Nepalese and Indian citizens, while traveling by air, between the two countries must be in possession of any of the following documents to prove their nationality : (i) valid national passport ; (ii)valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India / State Government or UT Administration / Election Commission of India ; (iii)emergency certificate issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu to Indians and by the Embassy of Nepal in Delhi in respect of Nepalese citizens. When making airline reservations I am sure your travel agent should be able to guide you on the latest entry requirements. Unless rules have changed, you will not be allowed into Nepal in the absence of one of the above mentioned documents. Indian citizens traveling to Nepal by road may still be able to do so with a ration card from India, however you should confirm this with the proper authorities as rules and regulations constantly change.
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For non resident Indians across the globe . . .
11. Indians Visiting Nepal
Documents Required
Question: Is it true that Indians do not require a visa to visit Nepal and can go to Nepal by showing a Indian ration card. A.P. Aggarwal Answer: As of 1.10.2000, I believe only a ration card is not sufficient for Indian citizens to enter Nepal if they arrive in Nepal by air. Nepalese and Indian citizens, while traveling by air, between the two countries must be in possession of any of the following documents to prove their nationality : (i) valid national passport ; (ii)valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India / State Government or UT Administration / Election Commission of India ; (iii)emergency certificate issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu to Indians and by the Embassy of Nepal in Delhi in respect of Nepalese citizens. When making airline reservations I am sure your travel agent should be able to guide you on the latest entry requirements. Unless rules have changed, you will not be allowed into Nepal in the absence of one of the above mentioned documents. Indian citizens traveling to Nepal by road may still be able to do so with a ration card from India, however you should confirm this with the proper authorities as rules and regulations constantly change.
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