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Nepal - Consular Information Sheet
September 8, 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 60 days is issued at ports of entry upon arrival.  The fee for
the tourist visa varies with the number of entries and duration of stay
requested.  Visas can be routinely extended in Kathmandu and Pokhari for
stays of up to four months; a fifth month requires special approval.
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 [phone].

Areas of Instability:   Public demonstrations and strikes are popular forms
of political expression in Nepal and may occur from time to time on short
notice.  These demonstrations are usually nonviolent and not directed
towards foreigners.  During general strikes, many businesses are closed, and
transportation and city services are sometimes disrupted.

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.

Border Areas:  There have been sporadic reports of difficulties in crossing
the border from Nepal to Tibet by land.  U.S. citizens planning to travel
into Tibet overland from Nepal may contact the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu for
current information on the status of the border crossing points.

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. 94-216

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 26, 1994, to add
information on Areas of Instability.