Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Nepal Eases Indian Currency Rules
Nepal has made it easier for people to carry Indian money across the border.
Now, Indian and Nepalese citizens can bring in or take out Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500, but only if they were issued after November 9, 2016.
The maximum amount allowed is Rs 25,000 per person.
Old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes issued before that date are still not allowed.
This change helps tourists and business people traveling between India and Nepal.
Nepal also allows up to USD 5,000 in other foreign currencies without needing to declare it to customs.
Nepal allows Indian and Nepalese nationals to carry Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes issued after November 9, 2016, up to Rs 25,000.
Old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes issued before November 9, 2016, remain prohibited.
The new rules facilitate trade, tourism, and business between India and Nepal.
Nepalese nationals cannot bring Indian currency into Nepal from any country other than India.
Foreign visitors can bring up to USD 5,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies without a customs declaration.
- Who
- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Indian and Nepalese nationals
- What
- Easing of Indian currency rules for cross-border travel
- When
- Effective from February 11, 2024
- Where
- Nepal
- Why
- To facilitate trade, tourism, and business between India and Nepal
Facilitation of Trade and Tourism
Currency Control and Regulation
Ease of Movement
Facilitation of Trade and Tourism
The new rules facilitate Indian tourists visiting Nepal and Nepalese nationals engaged in trade and business with India.
Currency Control and Regulation
The regulations ensure that Indian currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations issued before November 9, 2016, remain prohibited in Nepal.
- Currency Denominations Allowed
- Rs 200 and Rs 500 (issued on or after November 9, 2016)
- Maximum Amount Allowed
- Rs 25,000 per person
- Prohibited Currency
- Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 (issued before November 9, 2016)
- Foreign Currency Limit
- Up to USD 5,000 without customs declaration
- Effective Date
- February 11, 2024
Sources
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