Entry into Nepal

Identity documents required for Indian Citizens travelling to Nepal

a)  A citizen of India entering Nepal by Land or air does not require a passport or visa for entry.
b)  A citizen of India, while travelling by air between India and Nepal, is required to be in possession of any of the following identity documents to establish his/her identity as an Indian citizen:

1. Valid Indian Passport;
2. Voter ID card (in original) issued by the Election Commission of India( ECI)
3. Identity/Emergency Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu, valid for single Journey for travelling back to India;
4. Photo Identity card issued by the Government of India/State Govt/ Union territory Administration in India to their employees and dependent family members;
5. Minor children accompanied by parents ( having valid identity documents ) may be allowed to travel between India and Nepal, if they are carrying one of the following documents (in original) establishing their identity, age and relation to the accompanying parent:

   a) Aadhar card
   b) Birth Certificate
   c) Photo Identity Certificate issued by School/College
   d) Ration Card issued by the GoI

(4) A photograph is necessary irrespective of age i.e. even for minor children below 15 years of age, if their name is included in the passport of either of their parents.

(5) Minor children whose names are entered in their parent’s passport must obtain a valid Indian visa for travel to India.

Note: Children above the age of 16 years must possess a separate valid national passport to travel to India. Children who have arrived on their parents’ passport must obtain a separate passport when they attain the age of 16 years while in India