Sun Kosi River rafting

Travelling from the US

Nepal is open to travellers from the US

Entry and Exit Requirements:

• Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes.
• The government announced that the issuance of tourist entry visas from Nepali diplomatic missions abroad have resumed. https://www.immigration.gov.np/
• Unless noted below, all foreigners should obtain a tourist entry visa from a Nepali diplomatic mission abroad or obtain a pre-approval /recommendation from the concerned ministry for ensuring their on-arrival visa. For more information, please contact the Embassy of Nepal in Washington, D.C. (https://us.nepalembassy.gov.np/)
• All tourists entering Nepal must possess the following documents: 1) PCR negative report taken before 72 hours of boarding OR document showing complete vaccination against COVID-19; 2) Visa to Nepal OR recommendation letter from the Department of Tourism or Nepal Tourism Board to participate in tourism activities within Nepal; 3) Hotel booking confirmation or guarantee of accommodation; 4) Proof of Travel Insurance which covers emergency search, rescue, treatment, among others, for the duration of their travel; and 5) Barcode generated from the online application of the Online International Travel Arrival Form. See ARMS-DIMS (ccmc.gov.np)
• Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes.  Negative results from a PCR test obtained within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of origin are required for entry.  Children under 5 are exempt from this requirement.
• Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes.  Health screening procedures are in place at airports and other ports of entry, and generally consist of temperature checks and a spray disinfecting area.

 Movement Restrictions:

• Is a curfew in place? No.
• Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Not currently, but restrictions remain possible in many locations.  Check local conditions before travelling.

 Quarantine Information:

• Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? Yes, all travelers must quarantine until they receive a negative PCR test result immediately after arrival.
• Newly arrived travelers must do a PCR test immediately upon arrival in coordination with their concerned Agency or Association (at their own cost).
• If the result is negative, the tourist may continue with their itinerary.
• If the result is positive, the tourist must remain in hotel quarantine until result reads negative.
• All travelers may be subject to random checks.

 Transportation Options:

• Are commercial flights operating? Yes.
• Domestic flights have resumed, including full seating capacity. Each flight will operate under strict COVID mitigation measures.
• Additional information on flights is available through the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. CAAN – Home (caanepal.gov.np)

ALWAYS CHECK WITH US BEFORE BOOKING FLIGHTS

Updated 22 April 2021

Travelling from the UK

Nepal is open to UK travellers.

The Government of Nepal still requires specific conditions of entry for passengers originating from or transiting the UK. Those seeking to enter Nepal were previously required to present certain documentation:

• a certificate showing a negative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test, taken within 72 hours of flight of first departure or a record of complete vaccination against COVID-19
• a visa or prior approval document (unless appropriately vaccinated, in which case you can secure a visa on arrival)
• a travel insurance document which covers health, immediate crisis, or rescue for the duration of your travel
• a hotel booking, or a guarantee of accommodation, that allows at least ten days’ quarantine in Nepal (if not vaccinated)
• Barcode generated from the online application of the Online International Travel Arrival Form. See ARMS-DIMS