Nepal now permits citizens and Indians to carry up to Rs 25,000 in post-2016 Indian currency notes, while older Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes remain banned.
Older Indian notes still prohibited in Nepal
Jul 26, 2026
06:11 pm
What's the storyNepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has relaxed its restrictions on the carrying of Indian currency by Indian and Nepali citizens.
The new rule permits the carrying of Indian currency notes of ₹200 and ₹500 denominations issued after November 9, 2016, up to a limit of ₹25,000 per person.
Nepal allows citizens, Indians to carry up to ₹25,000 in post-2016 Indian currency notes
Nepal allows citizens, Indians to carry up to Rs 25,000 in post-2016 Indian currency notes - The Economic Times
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