Is it legal for an Indian Citizen to travel to Nepal without any form of identification?

11/1/2019 3:29:35 AM

Yes, a form of ID is still required, otherwise how would you prove that you’re an Indian citizen? A Kiwi could rock up and say ‘hi I’m Indian, I don’t need a visa’. However, it doesn’t need to be a passport.

From the Department of Immigration of the Government of Nepal:

Identity documents required for Indian citizen going to/coming from
Nepal by Air:-

Valid National passport. Photo Identity card issued by the Government
of India/State Govt./UT Administration in India to their employees or
Election ID card issued by Election Commission of India. Emergency
Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu. Identity
Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu. Persons in the age
of group of above 65 years and below 15 years would be exempted from
the requirement of approved identity documents mentioned at SL. No.
(i),(ii),(iii) and (iv). However, they must have some documents with
photograph to confirm their age and identity such as PAN card, Driving
license, CGHS card, Ration card etc. Children between the age group of
15 to 18 years may be allowed to travel between India and Nepal on the
strength of Identity certificate issued by the principal of the school
in the prescribed performa. In case of a family (family means husband
wife, minor children and parents) traveling together, the approved
identification document at SL. NO.(i) ),(ii),(iii) and (iv) would not
be insisted from all the family members if one of the adult members of
the family has in possession of one of the prescribed identification
document at SL. NO.(i) ,(ii),(iii) and (iv). However, the other
family members must have some proof of their identity with photograph
and their relationship as a family viz. CGHS card, Ration card,
Driving license, ID card issued by school/college etc. Note:-

Aadhaar (UID) card is not an acceptable travel document for travel to
Nepal/Bhutan. Certificate of Registration issued by the Embassy of
India, Kathmandu, Nepal to Indian nationals is not an acceptable
travel document for travelling between India and Nepal. The
Emergency Certificate & Identity Certificate issued by the Embassy of
India, Kathmandu will be valid for single journey for travelling back
to India

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