Removing the quarantine requirements for foreign tourists to visit Nepal

Nepal on Thursday 25 March, 2021, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) had proposed to issue fresh guidelines for arriving tourists in the country which was approved by the Council of Ministers under which the tourists who wish to come to Nepal are required to present a negative PCR report taken 72 hours prior to boarding or a confirmation report of completion of the vaccine dosage.

According to new travel protocols, vaccinated tourists entering Nepal have to submit a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test report from within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of origin.

After they arrive in Nepal, they have to conduct another PCR test at their own cost and stay at the isolation in the hotel until the report is out.

“If the report is positive, they should, as per the rules, remain for further isolation in the hotel at their own costs. With a negative PCR result they can continue on their tour/trek.

Foreign tourists should apply for the visa at the Nepali embassies and diplomatic mission in their respective countries. The government has continued the on-arrival visa for tourists after a year.

However, for the foreigners, if they don't have Nepali missions and embassies in their countries and are facing difficulties to obtain visas, they are allowed to apply for on-arrival visas at Kathmandu Tribhuvan international Airport.

On-arrival visas are not granted for tourists coming overland.

According to the new rules, tourists seeking on-arrival visas should submit at least four documents at the airlines check-in counters, before boarding the flight to Nepal: PCR negative report taken 72 hours prior to their departure, documents proving that they are vaccinated with full dose; a copy of a recommendation letter issued by the Nepal Tourism Board and Department of Tourism; proof of hotel booking in Nepal; and travel insurance covering emergency search and rescue and treatment throughout their travel in Nepal.

The government has removed the $5,000 Covid-19 insurance requirement.

Similarly, the travel, trekking or tour agencies handling the tourists should buy an insurance coverage of Rs100, 000 for tour guide with the visitors.

The Indian tourists should follow the arrangement as per the Nepal-India Travel Bubble Agreement, said the rulebook.

The Indian tourists coming to Nepal via surface route should submit PCR negative reports and documents proving that they have been vaccinated at the border points.

By Asian Hiking Team (Source: MoTCA)

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