Nepal has requested India's approval to recognize its biometric National Identity card as an official travel document alongside passports and citizenship certificates.
The request is awaiting a response from India
Jul 26, 2026
01:04 pm
What's the storyNepal has formally requested India to accept its biometric National Identity (NID) card as a valid travel document for cross-border trips.
The proposal, which seeks to include the NID card alongside passports and citizenship certificates, has been sent through diplomatic channels to New Delhi.
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