The government has eased the earlier protocol for tourist travelling Nepal. Travelers now will not have to stay on quarantine. Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation under the Government of Nepal has issued a new circular regarding Tourism arrival and management protocol.

As per new guideline, all tourists visiting Nepal must follow below.

1. Documents Required:-
A) A Negative PCR report of Swab taken before 72 hours of boarding from the country of origin or a complete vaccination certificate/report against COVID’19.
B) Valid visa or recommendation letter from Department of Tourism or Nepal Tourism Board to obtain visa/on arrival visa. (can be coordinated through a registered travel agency in Nepal.)
C) Confirmation of Hotel Booking.
D) Travel Insurance that covers health, immediate crisis or rescue for the duration of travel.
E) Valid Passport

2. To apply for visa before arriving in Nepal: –
A) Negative PCR report tested 72 hours early before departure from the origin of country or a vaccination completion certificate.
B) Required a recommendation letter from Department of Tourism or Nepal Tourism Board. (Can get it through a registered agency in Nepal)
C) Confirmation of Hotel Booking
D) Travel insurance
E) Valid Passport
F) Apply to the nearest Embassy submitting the mentioned documents and other documents as requested by the Embassy.
G) All Tourist visiting Nepal through land route can enter Nepal only after acquiring visa from their home country.

3. To apply for visa on arrival:-
A) A Negative PCR report of Swab taken before 72 hours of boarding from the country of origin or a complete vaccination certificate/report against COVID’19.
B) Valid visa or recommendation letter from Department of Tourism or Nepal Tourism Board to obtain visa/on arrival visa. (can be coordinated through a registered travel agency in Nepal.)
C) Confirmation of Hotel Booking.
D) Travel Insurance that covers health, immediate crisis or rescue for the duration of travel.
E) Valid Passport
F) Above mentioned documents to be submitted at the check-in counter of the concerned airlines before boarding on the plane and then at the immigration point at the airport to obtain on arrival visa (Visa will be provided in accordance with the prevailing law and immigration guidelines).

4. Upon your Arrival:-
A) Get a second PCR test again and stay in hotel quarantine until the negative report is received (at own cost).
B) Once the report is negative a tourist can continue his/her trip as per plan. But if the report is positive tourist/s has to stay at hotel isolation until tested negative (at own cost).