This article was published on May 16, 2022, and all the information in the article is correct as of this time. Before you book your trip, we highly recommend that you also check official sources for the most up-to-date travel requirements, as they are subject to constant change.
Can I enter Nepal?
You can enter Nepal. Nevertheless, please learn about the COVID-19 restrictions that are currently in place.
First, all foreign travelers must complete a Traveler Arrival Form before departing for Nepal and print it out.
Can I enter Nepal if I am vaccinated?
You can enter Nepal if you are vaccinated. You are considered fully vaccinated if you have completed a vaccination course at least 14 days before arriving in Nepal.
As of April 2022, there are nine vaccines approved in Nepal:
- Vaxzevria — AstraZeneca
- Pfizer — BioNTech
- Janssen — Johnson / Johnson
- Moderna
- Sputnik V
- Covishield
- Covaxin
- Covilo
- CoronaVac
Travel documents if I am vaccinated
- A COVID-19 vaccination certificate
Can I enter Nepal if I am unvaccinated?
You can enter Nepal if you are unvaccinated.
Travel documents if I am unvaccinated
If you are unvaccinated, present one of the following documents:
- A negative PCR or NAAT test result taken within 72 hours before entering Nepal
- A certificate of recovery from COVID-19 no more than 180 days old
Can I leave Nepal?
You can leave Nepal. Please take your time to learn the rules concerning COVID-19 tests and other documents required by the destination country in advance.
Travel documents if I am vaccinated
- A certificate of complete vaccination against COVID-19 in paper or electronic format
Travel documents if I am unvaccinated
If you are unvaccinated, please present one of the following documents:
- A certificate of recovery from COVID-19 (no more than 180 days old before the day of crossing the border of a particular country)
- A negative COVID-19 test result (the relevant period and kind of test may vary, please check the requirements of the destination country)
COVID-19 situation in Nepal currently
At present, the COVID-19 situation in Nepal is moderate.
FAQs
Is it safe to travel to Nepal right now?
International travel to Nepal is safe as long as you keep to local COVID-19 regulations:
- Wear masks in public
- Keep a social distance
- Stay at home if you get COVID-19 symptoms
Is Kathmandu open for travel?
Presently, Kathmandu is open for travelers. Please follow all the COVID-19 regulations, which are the same as in the rest of the country.
Do I have to go into quarantine if I go to Nepal?
As of April 2022, all travelers who experience symptoms of COVID-19 have to self-isolate.
How do I get a health pass to travel to Nepal?
Presently, there is no digital health pass for foreign travelers in Nepal. Nepal’s government recommends printing out copies of your vaccination/recovery certificate or test result and carrying them with you.
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