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Customs & Cash — Nepal
What travelers need to know about customs & cash in Nepal. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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RESTRICTED
Declare cash over USD 5,000 (or USD 10,000 in notes and travellers cheques combined) and keep the stamped form. Gold jewelry over 50 g (women) / 25 g (men) and silver over 100 g is not allowed; Indian notes larger than 100 rupees are illegal.
Undeclared gold or silver: a fine equal to the value of the goods, confiscation, and one month to 5 years in prison depending on value.
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