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Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel restrictions in Nepal – updated 20 July 2022
Travelers can get a visa on arrival if they can prove their vaccination status. For the latest information on visa fees/fines please check the Nepal Immigration website. Non-vaccinated people can also obtain visas on arrival, but – if unvaccinated, and aged over five years old – must be able to show a negative PCR test completed no more than 72 hours before the flight of first departure.
Previous travel alerts for Nepal
Civil unrest during by-elections in Nepal – 30 November, 2019
On 30 November, 2019 there were by-elections in Nepal. Elections were held peacefully, despite three small-scale blasts that were reported near voting stations. Nobody was hurt. During election periods in Nepal, civil unrest and political demonstrations may arise.
Several government travel advisories have raised their level of risk to "Exercise increased caution." Travelers should stay up to date with local news reports, and avoid all protests or demonstrations, which may turn violent unexpectedly.
7.3 magnitude earthquake in Nepal – 12 May, 2015
A large and devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal 11mi (18km) southeast of Kodari on 12 May, 2015. This earthquake it is considered to be an aftershock of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on 25 April.
The epicentre of the 7.3 magnitude quake and subsequent aftershocks were close to Kathmandu. The capital has been extensively damaged. 153 people were killed by the earthquake, and more than 3,200 people were seriously injured.
This earthquake occurred on the same fault as the 25 April earthquake.
The earthquakes have caused landslides at Everest Base Camp. Base camp was closed and all treks were being terminated at Gorak Shep.
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Hi Dear World Nomads,
My friends and I ( 2 - 4 persons) from Malaysia, are planning to go for a hiking trek at Everest Base Camp ( EBC) in Nepal, tentatively between September to November 2021.
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i have a problem regarding submission of life certificate from Nepal.Now i wantedto go to Sunauli SBI and submit the same.can i go to sunauli and come back after work is done?Is there any restriction to go?What shall i have to do for that?
Hi we are planning go to lower mustang from 15 March to 24 March 2021, is it quarantined for 14 days still required now ?
Thank you
Dear World Nomads,
I am a part of National Geographic Society's grant: "Defining and Practicing Safe Adventure Travel During a Time of Uncertainty: The Case of Nepal". Our website: Save Nepal Travel [COVID-19 updates] may be of some interest to your team and clients.
https://safenepaltravel.com/
Best,
Kunsang
I am traveling to USA in Baltimore on 12th of may’ from Nepal, I am a British citizen of Nepali origins what is the situation at present in USA
Thanks for the update, Amelia!
I plan to travel to Nepal end of May. Fingers crossed they resume international flights. I have been vaccinated in the UAE, so that should mean I do not have to go through with the 10-day hotel quarantine, right?
The Online International Travel Arrival Form only gives options for hotel, home or government quarantine. In my case, would I just leave that section out and show them proof of vaccination on arrival?
Thank you
Crazy it may sound but currently there are thousands of tourists stranded in Nepal due to Covid-19 pandemic are staying illegally because Nepali government has decided not to extend their visa even when they are willing to pay visa fee and wait out until things are back to normal. Those fortunate enough to board any rescue flights are made to wait for few days at immigration office in Kathmandu to find out who much fines to pay. Their passports are also stamped stamped for overlay stamp with noting that they are barred entry into Nepal for one year.
As of August 2021, there is prospect of 3rd wave of Covid-19 is looming over Nepal which may result in another lockdown. Flights from Nepal are limited and expensive. Proceed with caution.