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General Information
Nepal extends trouble-free issuance of visa to
all the citizens worldwide at Royal Nepalese
Embassies or Consulates abroad and at
entry-point Immigration Offices. Presentation of
a valid passport, two passport size photos and
fees mentioned below are required.
Lastest News
His Majesty's Government of Nepal has announced
a new policy of waiving visa fee for any tourist
visiting the country for a period of 3 days.
Similarly tourists coming from South Asian
countries (SAARC) as well as neighboring
People's Republic of China will also get free
visa to Nepal. Likewise arrangements have been
made to provide free visa for any national for
re-entry to Nepal provided those tourists have
stayed at least for 15 days in the country in a
visa year (Jan-Dec). www.moonsuntravel.com
highly welcomes this step taken by the
Government to drive the Nepalese tourism
industry towards a new height.
Immigration Office
Hours
Department of Immigration (Kathmandu)
Recently move to Bhrikuti Mandap next to the
Tourist Service Centre.
Visa extension and trekking permit applications
are accepted from 9:00 to 1:00 PM only (but not
accepted after 12:00 on Friday).
Mon - Fri 9AM - 4PM -Winter- Mon - Fri 9 AM -5PM
- Summer
Nepal Customs and Airport Information
Green Channel
Passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International
Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can
proceed through the Green Channel for quick
clearance without a baggage check. If you are
carrying dutiable articles, you have to pass
through the Red Channel for detailed customs
clearance.
Import
Apart from used personal belongings, visitors
are allowed to bring to Nepal free of duty
cigarettes (200) or cigars (50), distilled
liquor (one 1.15 liter bottle), and film (15
rolls). You can also bring in the following
articles free of duty on condition that you take
them out with you when you leave: binoculars,
movie or video camera, still camera, laptop
computer, and portable music system.
Export
It is illegal to export objects over 100 years
old (sacred images, paintings, manuscripts) that
are valued for culture and religious reasons.
Visitors are advised not to purchase such items
as they are Nepal’s cultural heritage and belong
here. The Department of Archaeology (Ph:
4271504, 4271478) at Ramshah Path near Singha
Durbar has to certify all metal statues, sacred
paintings and similar objects before they are
allowed to be sent or carried out of the
country. Handicraft dealers and travel agents
are able to assist you in this process. For more
information on customs matters, contact the
Chief Customs Administrator, TIA Customs Office;
Ph:4470110, 4472266.
Airport Tax
Passengers departing from the Tribhuvan
International Airport are required to pay an
airport tax of Rs. 900 if going to SAARC
countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives,
Pakistan and Sri Lanka) and Rs. 1100.00 to all
other international destinations. Domestic
airport tax is Rs. 165.
Nepal Time and Business Hours
Nepal is five hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT.
Government offices are open from 10 am to 5 pm
from Sunday through Friday. Banks are open from
Sunday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. Mostly
banks remain open until 12 pm on Saturday.
Embassies and international organizations are
open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Most shops open after 10 am and close at about 8
pm and are usually closed on Saturdays.
Although Nepal works seven days a week, it
observes numerous holidays, at the least a
couple a month. So please check the holiday
calendar. Government offices observe all the
holidays and banks observe most of them.
Businesses observe the major holidays only. |
