Guwahati, Sept. 2 -- Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan, as well as Indians entering India from these two neighbouring countries by land or air, will no longer be required to carry a passport or visa, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced following the enforcement of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.

The exemption also applies to members of the Indian armed forces-naval, military, or air personnel-entering or exiting India on duty, along with their family members traveling on government transport.

According to the MHA order, the requirement for valid travel documents and visas will not apply to Indian citizens entering India by land or air from Nepal or Bhutan, citizens of Nepal or Bhutan entering India via the same routes, and...