(a) whether the Government of Nepal has made it mandatory for all travellers from India to have identity card
while visiting Nepal;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the likely impact as a result thereof on the Indo-Nepal relations?
THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)
(a) No.
(b) The two Governments have, however, reached an understanding for citizens for both countries to provide
an Identification Document while travelling by air. There is no such requirement for people travelling by land. The
requirements were primarily put in place by both countries to enhance the security of air travel between India
and Nepal.
(c) The requirements for travel between both the countries have been in practice for quite some time and no
negative impact thereof has come to notice.