Open Visa-on-arrival service for travelers entering Nepal

For the latest new and update from Nepal Government please visit the Nepal Government website https://www.immigration.gov.np/ 

Government of Nepal has decided to resume visa-on-arrival service for travelers entering the country.

Visa services were temporarily suspended on May 20 due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions imposed by the erstwhile government. The government issued an order stepping on Infectious Disease Act, 2020 to provide on-arrival visa to the travelers (belonging to countries which have provision to receive on-arrival visa) that are fully vaccinated.

Please find the latest update on the travel protocols to be followed while entering Nepal.

a) There is no quarantine rule for fully vaccinated travelers, but they need to make sure that they have received their last dose at least 14 days before they enter Nepal.

b) On arrival visa service has resumed for fully vaccinated travelers. They need to present the following documents at immigration:

1. Vaccination Certificate with proof of 14 days after the last dose.

2. RT-PCR negative test issued within 72 hours or less before first flight.

3. Proof of hotel booking/

4. Print copy of filled International Online Arrival Form available at CCMC website (https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add_en.php) .

5. Permit copy or itinerary of mountaineering or trekking.

c) There is no on arrival visa provision for non-vaccinated travelers. They need to have prior visa from Nepalese Diplomatic missions in their respective countries.

d) Non-vaccinated travelers need to stay 10 days in quarantine at their own cost in the hotels designated by Nepal Government. https://www.tourismdepartment.gov.np/pages/notices/33/195

e) Upon arrival, non-vaccinated travelers need to present all the documents specified in no. 2 (except vaccination certificate), plus proof of quarantine hotel booking.

f) All travelers should have rapid antigen test while entering Nepal. If found positive, they should be in quarantine at the hospitals or isolation centers designated by Nepal Government.

Alongside everyone we work with, Asian Hiking Team will do everything in its power to continue our journey to connect people to life-enriching travel experiences that are as important to us as humans.

Asian Hiking Team has started its regular activities smoothly from the sales office Thamel. All adventure lovers and Himalayan devotees are pleasantly invited to contact us for a memorable trip to Nepal.

News by Asian Hiking Team

23/09/2021