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Valid passport required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft on the same day provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

(a) All nationals of countries referred to in the chart above may obtain tourist visas on arrival at the airport. (b) Business can be conducted on a Tourist visa for up to 30 days. (c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Tourist: £20 (single-entry); £55 (multiple-entry). Business: applications can be made on arrival which need to be approved by the Ministry of Industry.

Visas are valid for up to six months from date of issue. Visas are valid for 60 days on first visit to Nepal in a visa year (1 Jan - 31 Dec), but only valid for 30 days when national is visiting Nepal for the second or more time in a visa year. They may be extended in Nepal at the Department of Immigration, Kathmandu (tel: 494 273 or 337), or the Immigration Office, Pokhara. Maximum stay in Nepal is 150 days in any calendar year. For full conditions on visa extension (including charges and conditions), contact the consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy). Visas can also be obtained on arrival from the Immigration authorities at all entry points (with fees payable in US Dollars) provided travellers are in possession of valid travel documents, two passport photos and the relevant fee. Applications for business visas must be made to the Department of Immigration (see above under Validity for contact details).

Minimum 24 hours if applying in person; two weeks if applying by post.

Bhrikuti Mandap, PO Box 11018, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: (1) 425 6909 or 6229.
Website: www.welcomenepal.com

12A Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QU, UK
Tel: (020) 7229 1594 or 6231.
Website: www.nepembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; 1000-1200 (consular section).

2131 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 667 4550.
Website: www.nepalembassyusa.org

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The most convenient hospital for visitor care is Patan Hospital in Lagankhel. Other hospitals include the Western Regional Hospital and the Manipal Hospital in Pokhara and the Mission Hospital in Tansen. Pharmacies in Kathmandu offer a wide range of Western drugs at low prices. In Kathmandu, you can get certain vaccinations free of charge at the Infectious Diseases Clinic. Full medical insurance is essential.

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period. 

2007
23 Jan Vasant Panchami. 
30 Jan Martyrs’ Day. 
19 Feb Rashtriya Prajatantra Divas (National Democracy Day). 
Mar Ghode Jatra (Festival of Horses).
4 Mar Holi.
6 Mar Shivaratri (in honour of Lord Shiva).
8 Mar Nepalese Women’s Day.
27 Mar Ram Nawami (Birthday of Lord Ram).
Mar/Apr Chaite Dashain.
14 Apr Navabarsha (New Year’s Day).
2 May Buddha Jayanti (Birthday of Lord Buddha).
20 Aug Children’s Day.
28 Aug Rakshya Bandhan (Janai Purnima).
3 Sep Krishna Janmashtami.
18 Sep Fulpati Saptami.
19 Sep Maha Asthami.
20 Sep Maha Nawami.
21 Sep Vijaya Dashami.
11 Oct Laxhmi Puja.
12 Oct Ghatasthapana.
12 Oct Gobardhan Puja.
9 Nov Constitution Day.

2008
Jan* Vasant Panchami. 
30 Jan Martyrs’ Day. 
19 Feb Rashtriya Prajatantra Divas (National Democracy Day). 
Mar* Ghode Jatra (Festival of Horses).
Mar* Holi.
Mar* Ram Nawami (Birthday of Lord Ram).
Mar* Shivaratri (in honour of Lord Shiva).
8 Mar Nepalese Women’s Day.
Mar/Apr* Chaite Dashain. 
14 Apr Navabarsha (New Year’s Day).
May* Buddha Jayanti (Birthday of Lord Buddha).
Aug* Rakshya Bandhan (Janai Purnima).
20 Aug Children’s Day.
Aug/Sep* Krishna Janmashtami.
Sep* Fulpati Saptami.
Sep* Maha Asthami.
Sep* Maha Nawami.
Sep* Vijaya Dashami.
Oct* Laxhmi Puja.
Oct* Ghatasthapana.
Oct* Gobardhan Puja.
9 Nov Constitution Day.

* Dates to be confirmed.

Some of the above are Hindu festivals, which are declared according to local astronomical observations. It is not possible to predict the exact dates of festivals occuring and the dates published are approximations. Travellers should check locally nearer the time for precise dates.