COVID-19 STATUS

Along with the rapid increase of the OMICRON variant earlier this year, the Government took swift measures and intensified the vaccination campaign. Since then, the country has made immense progress in vaccination. To date almost 62% of the population has received both doses, 75% received a single dose, and booster doses are also being given. The vaccination campaign is advancing speedily, and soon we expect, everyone will be fully vaccinated.

Besides, all tourism professionals (guides, porters, drivers, hoteliers, and other staff) have received their complete doses. Major trekking regions such as Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, Mustang, and Dolpo are open. Other popular tourist destinations such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini are also open.  Hotels, lodges, and teahouses along these routes and other places are fully operational, taking strict safety measures against COVID-19.

TRAVEL NEWS UPDATE

Nepal is open to International Tourism.

As per the entry protocol issued dated January 21, 2022:

Foreign travelers who are fully vaccinated can enter Nepal without quarantine.
Nepal has also resumed issuing on-arrival visas to travelers of the countries approved for on-arrival visas.
Travelers entering the country via land can also obtain an on-arrival Visa at the port of entry bordering India.

Entry Protocol for fully vaccinated travelers
https://ntb.gov.np/crisis-management-information

• Fully vaccinated certificate in English.
• COVID-19 negative test report test report (RT-PCR, NAAT, Gene Xpert) taken within 72 hours of departure from the port of embarkment.
• Proof of hotel reservation in Nepal(we will email you before you arrive).
• Trekking or other permits(we will arrange and email before you arrive).
• Printed copy of International Traveler Online Arrival Form obtained after registration: http://ccmc.gov.np

Once you provide the necessary documents and follow the required steps as per the link below:
https://www.immigration.gov.np/page/visa-on-arrival
You will receive an on-arrival entry visa after paying the fee of(US$ 30/50/125) depending on the days of your stay in Nepal.

TRAVEL UPDATE AS OF MARCH 14th, 2022

All travelers traveling to Nepal regardless of vaccine status: are issued an arrival visa at the port of entry, and no quarantine is required.

For fully vaccinated
• Fully vaccinated certificate in English.
• Printed copy of International Traveler Online Arrival Form obtained after registration: http://ccmc.gov.np

For not vaccinated or partially vaccinated.
• COVID-19 negative test report (RT-PCR, NAAT, Gene Xpert) taken within 72 hours of departure from the port of embarkment.
• Printed copy of International Traveler Online Arrival Form obtained after registration: http://ccmc.gov.np

If you develop symptoms, get yourself tested, self isolate and get medical treatment(at your own cost).