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#CARD:Nepal:Travel\Consular Information
Nepal - Consular Information Sheet
March 23, 1994
Country Description: Nepal is a developing country with extensive
facilities for tourists; facilities vary in quality according to price and
location.
Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. A tourist visa for a
stay of up to 30 days is issued at Kathmandu Airport upon arrival. The fee
for the tourist visa varies with the number of entries requested. Visas can
be extended in Kathmandu for stays of up to three months. Penalties for
overstaying a visa may include fines and imprisonment. Travelers can obtain
additional information by contacting the Royal Nepalese Embassy at 2131
Leroy Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 657-4550 or the
Consulate General in New York at telephone (212) 370-4188.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is extremely limited. Any serious illness
may require evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility (usually
Bangkok). Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health
services. In general, U.S. medical insurance is not valid in Nepal.
Supplemental health insurance which specifically covers overseas treatment
and evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility is useful.
Additional information on health problems can be obtained from the Centers
for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at [404] 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Petty crime, especially theft of personal property,
is common. While acts of violent crime in Nepal are rare, several attacks
against lone foreign trekkers have been reported. The loss or theft of a
U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately to local police and the
nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on safeguarding
valuables, protecting personal security and other matters while traveling
abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip
Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to South Asia." They are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws and legal practices
of the countries in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use
or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders
can expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu
can obtain updated information on travel and security in Nepal.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Nepal is located at Pani Pokhari in
Kathmandu, telephone - (977-1) 411179, 412718, 411613 or 413890.
No. 94-036
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated September 28, 1993, to
revise information on Nepalese visa requirements and delete information
concerning areas of instability.
#ENDCARD