The Union Home Ministry has tweaked the travel document norms for visiting Nepal and Bhutan.
a. Passport
b. Aadhaar
c. Ration Card
d. Bank Passbook
Details:
- As per new norms, Indians can travel to Nepal and Bhutan by producing Aadhaar as Identity proof but this is only for those Indians aged under 15 and over 65 years.
- Indians other than in those age brackets will not be able to use Aadhaar to travel for Nepal and Bhutan.
About the Open Door Policy:
- India has an open door policy with Nepal and Bhutan.
- Indians don't require a passport to travel to either of these countries.
- Indians can enter these countries by showing any of the acceptable photo identity documents like Passport, Voter Id etc.
Why the Open Door Policy?
- India's open door policy with Nepal and Bhutan is in recognition with the shared history, culture and deep-rooted interpersonal ties of Indians with the citizens of these countries.
- Article 7 the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows free movement of people between the two nations on a reciprocal basis.
- The 1949 Treaty of Friendship between India and Bhutan allows for free movement of people between the two nations on a reciprocal basis.
- Hence as a result of these two treaties mentioned above Indians doesn't need a visa to enter Nepal or Bhutan.
Question:
Q. The Union Home Ministry has said that Indians below the age of 15 & above 65 years can visit Nepal and Bhutan by producing only what as Identity proof?a. Passport
b. Aadhaar
c. Ration Card
d. Bank Passbook
