According to new travel protocols, posted on the website of the Tourism Ministry recently, vaccinated tourists entering the Himalayan Nation now have to submit a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test report form within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of origin along with documents proving administration of both doses of anti-coronavirus vaccines has also been made mandatory for those flying by air.
After they arrive in Nepal, they have to conduct another PCR test at their own cost and stay at the isolation in the hotel until the report is out.
“If the report is positive, they should, as per the rules, remain for further isolation in the hotel at their own costs,” says the new travel protocols. With a negative PCR result, they can continue on their tour. The new protocol also has made it mandatory to buy insurance coverage of Nrs. 100 thousand for tour guides with the visitors. Accrediting Indian tourists traveling to Nepal, the new rulebook states, they should follow arrangements as per Nepal-India Travel Bubble Agreement.
The Indian tourists coming to Nepal via surface route should submit PCR negative reports and documents proving that they have been vaccinated at the border points. Meanwhile, the government has resumed the on-arrival visa for tourists after a year. Foreign tourists should apply for the visa at the Nepali embassies and diplomatic mission in their respective countries.
