This page was last updated on 29 October, 2021.
At a Glance
Most travelers from United States are allowed to enter Nepal, but there are restrictions.
Source: Government of Nepal
Nepal: Open for Travel
Travel is allowed with restrictions
Fully vaccinated travelers are allowed to enter Nepal. Please check the documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements before traveling.
Source: Government of Nepal
Quarantine may be required
Quarantine may be required for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers who test positive on their COVID-19 test on arrival must quarantine in Nepal.
Source: Government of Nepal
COVID-19 test required
Proof of negative COVID-19 test results
All travelers must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR swab test result (Gene Expert, True NAAT, or WHO accredited tests). The test must be taken a maximum of 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 5;
-travelers with emergency situations, who can travel without a test result but must quarantine on arrival in Nepal.
Source: Government of Nepal
Masks are required
Masks are mandatory in public
Travellers must wear masks in public places, outdoors, and on public transportation.
Source: Nepal – Ministry of Home Affairs
Required Documents for your Trip
Mandatory proof of vaccination
Fully vaccinated travelers must have received all the COVID-19 vaccine doses required at least 14 days before traveling to Nepal.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 5;
-Travelers between 5-18 years without COVID-19 vaccination must follow procedures for unvaccinated travelers.
Source: Government of Nepal
Mandatory International Traveler Online Arrival Form
All travelers must have a printed copy of the International Traveler Online Arrival Form before traveling to Nepal. The form must be first completed online.
Source: Government of Nepal
Document: Complete online
Mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival
Travelers must take a COVID-19 test on arrival in Nepal.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 5.
Source: Government of Nepal
Mandatory proof of hotel reservation
All travelers must have proof of hotel reservation in Nepal.
Source: Government of Nepal
Document: See approved accommodations
