March 2022: Updated Travel Protocols for International Travelers (COVID-19 and Omicron Response)

Worldwide restrictions because of COVID-19 and Omicron are gradually opening up. We are sure you are looking forward to your adventurous trip to explore your knowledge and communicate with nature. As you are waiting to travel to Nepal, the country is finally ready to welcome travelers. Because of COVID-19 and the Omicron, the government of Nepal has made some policies for visitors to avoid the risk.

Rules for Vaccinated Travelers Entering Nepal

All fully vaccinated travelers can get a visa from the Nepalese embassy or a consulate in their respective country. Also, you can receive arrival visas at the airport or entry points to Nepal. And you shouldn’t have to be in quarantine for days.

Remember: You should be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before your arrival in Nepal. 

Please see below for the list of required documents to be presented before receiving a Nepal Tourist visa. 

• Passport
• COVID-19 vaccination certificates showing full doses of vaccination got at least 14 days before arrival. (Certificate should be in English)
• International Traveler Online Arrival Form, also called CCMC Form from ccmc.gov.np

You can con contact Nepal Travel Agent here, to get hotel reservations and permits for you.

Travelers Who Have Not Been Vaccinated

Those without a vaccination certificate against COVID-19 are subject to a compulsory submission of the Negative PCR Report taken 72 hours prior to boarding. This is not required for children below five years. 

Required Documents:

• Passport
• Negative COVID-19 Test Report
• CCMC Form

While you are in Nepal, if any symptoms of COVID-19 are found or suspected, you must get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible and remain in isolation if tested positive.

Updated COVID Rules for Leaving Nepal

There are not any specific rules for leaving Nepal. However, all foreigners departing from Nepal should check the rules of the specific airlines or the country and do the checks such as (RT-PCR, Gene Expert, True NAAR, or WHO accredited test) within 48 hours of their departure, or any other COVID-19 test as specified by their destination country. Along with the PCR Report, you should also submit a printed copy of the International Traveler Online Arrival Form that you submitted before. 

Some Important Links:

1. Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Website
2. CAAN (Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal)–International Schedule (caanepal.gov.np) 
3. Department of Immigration of Nepal
4. Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation
5. Nepal Tourism Board
6. US Embassy Infos for US Citizens

Contacts for trekking and expedition in Nepal: 

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Article by

sanjib adhikari

Sanjib is a seasoned adventurer and a tourism expert who has spent the past 6 years immersed in Nepal's vibrant travel industry. He has trekked through Nepal's iconic landscapes in the Everest, Manaslu, Annapurna, and Langtang regions. He now spends his time writing about different places in Nepal and helping others travel effortlessly.