Tourism  March 3, 2020      By Kabindra Bhatta

Date: 3rd March 2020

Urgent Notice from Department of Immigration

The Government of Nepal is monitoring the spread of Corona Virus (COVID-19). Taking into account the global recommendations and measure of the WHO, the Government of Nepal has decided to temporarily suspend visa-on-arrival for the nationals of the following countries, effective from 10 March, 2020 to till the date of further notice:

1. People's Republic of China, including Special Administrative Regions

2. Islamic Republic of Iran

3. Italy

4. Republic of Korea

5. Japan

However, those willing to visit Nepal can obtain visa beforehand from the Nepali Missions abroad. Applicants in these countries are required to submit a recently issued health certificate with the visa application.

Source:

Government of Nepal

Ministry of Home Affairs

Department of Immigration 

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