The entire world has been hit by the long-running COVID19 pandemic. Especially in Nepal, we've faced the first, the second, and now the third phase of the COVID pandemic. As a result, decisions have been made regarding the new travel guideline and regulations in Nepal for all foreigners, Nepalese and nonresidential Nepalese with the collaboration of the Home of Affairs, Covid Crisis Management, and other concerned authorities. Globally, the new variant of omicron has spread in different parts of the country and it starts to hit Nepal as well. To avoid this variant in Nepal, the government has just issued new travel protocols for the people who are traveling from and to Nepal from different countries.
The government of Nepal has issued the following order to manage the movement of Nepali and foreigners coming to Nepal from different parts of the globe without adversely affecting the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of covid infection.
As per the decision of the Government ( Council of Ministers) dated 10-June-2022, it has been published for the prevention of infection of COVID-19 new variant as well as for the information of all concerned as the following arrangements have been made regarding the travelers entering Nepal by air or land route.
Protocol for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
If you are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic, you no longer require a negative Covid test report to fly to Nepal. But make sure that you submit a full vaccination certificate against the COVID-19 pandemic. This rule applies to all travelers entering from both air and land routes.
Protocol for Non-Vaccinated Travelers
Travelers who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and who failed to submit the vaccination certificate will have to submit the certificate of negative COVID-19 test report (RT-PCR, True NAAT, and Gene Xpert) within 72 hours of starting the journey. Similarly, travelers who have negative COVID test reports are no longer required to stay in quarantine.
Resumption of Visa-On-Arrival in Nepal
From today, the on-arrival visa has resumed for all travelers with fully vaccinated, vaccinated, and persons with COVID-19 test negative reports. Once you submit all the necessary documents to the airport or land entry point, you can get the visa on arrival easily.
For more information and the latest updates regarding the Nepal travel and visa procedures and COVID-19 status, feel free to contact us anytime. We are looking forward to welcoming you very soon. For more details on the COVID-19 travel advisory in Nepal, please go through and click here.
For more information and the latest updates regarding the Nepal travel and visa procedures and COVID-19 status, feel free to contact us anytime. We are looking forward to welcoming you very soon.
Abhishek Dhital relishes observing the customs and cultures of many regions of Nepal as a travel photographer, blogger, and certified trekking guide. He is a native of Dang, a stunning region in western Nepal. He was raised in the Inner Terai and has always loved to climb up to his hometown's highlands. He moved to Kathmandu after completing his schooling, where he received a bachelor's degree in Travel and Tourism Management from Nepal College of Travel and Tourism Management, Lazimpat. He stated, "When I began studying tourism, I became really attracted to its service approach and made the decision to become a professional tour guide and travel writer.
In 2015, he began his photographic journey. He gradually began traveling and shooting genuine grins and experiences. He is now discovering fresh and original techniques to market Nepal and give his clients first-rated service in the mountains.
He declared, "I am really happy to be a member of Footprint Adventure as I can develop my career in a booming tourism industry where I may get the chance to perform well and prove my abilities accepting challenges and pressures completing the organizational goal." He genuinely believes in the power of nature, and he thinks it can change people's outlooks and lead them to discover their life's purpose.
