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Travel to Nepal and COVID-19

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What is the current COVID-19 situation in Nepal, and how does it impact your stay in the country? Precautions are needed to limit the coronavirus infection risk. The CDC Yellow Book 2020 provides updated information on how to stay healthy during your travel. 

Travel to any country is subjected to COVID-19 related regulations in the respective country. This post reflects the COVID-19 related context in Nepal and impact on travelers with reference time in December 2022. It is important to seek the latest information on COVID-19 in Nepal to assure a smooth travel and stay, and avoid any surprises.

COVID 19 Nepal

Nepal government COVID-19 travel regulations

Restrictions for arrivals had been relaxed. An online arrival form needs to be filled out for arrivals. You can find it via the following link CCMCC. Bring a printed copy with you when you travel to Nepal, together with your vaccination record.

How to stay safe

  • First of all, only vaccinated people should consider to travel to Nepal once it opens up again, to protect ones own health and that of others who one will meet while traveling. The health facilities in Nepal are already over stressed and many hospitals have a lack of oxygen and other essential facilities necessary for effective Covid-19 treatment. Even regular medical services are heavily under stress at the moment.
  • Although fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19, they should still follow recommendations for traveling safely including:
    • Wear a mask over your nose and mouth
    • Stay 6 feet from others and avoid crowds
    • Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer

https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-travel-advice-for-the-general-public

 

COVID-19 impact on travel in Nepal