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| Still current at: 22 November 2009
Updated: 17 November 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the General section (Indian Currency in Nepal). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Entry requirements
Visas
Visas are required for travel to Nepal. If you wish to stay for more than 60 days you can extend your visa up to 30 days by applying to the Nepalese Department of Immigration at Bhrikuti Mandap (adjacent to the Tourism Development Board and opposite City Hall) (Tel: +977 1 4222453 or 4223590); (Fax: +977 1 4223127).
Overstaying without authority is serious and you can be detained or refused permission to leave until a fine is paid. For further information you should check with the Nepalese Embassy, 12A, Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QU (Tel: +20 7229 1594 or 6231 or 5352); (Fax: +20 7792 9861) Website: British Embassy Kathmandu
Passport Validity
Entry to Nepal may be refused, and airlines may not carry you if your passport has less than six months’ validity.
Visas are required for travel to Nepal. If you wish to stay for more than 60 days you can extend your visa up to 30 days by applying to the Nepalese Department of Immigration at Bhrikuti Mandap (adjacent to the Tourism Development Board and opposite City Hall) (Tel: +977 1 4222453 or 4223590); (Fax: +977 1 4223127).
Overstaying without authority is serious and you can be detained or refused permission to leave until a fine is paid. For further information you should check with the Nepalese Embassy, 12A, Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QU (Tel: +20 7229 1594 or 6231 or 5352); (Fax: +20 7792 9861) Website: British Embassy Kathmandu
Passport Validity
Entry to Nepal may be refused, and airlines may not carry you if your passport has less than six months’ validity.
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Contacts
Nepal, Kathmandu, British Embassy
Address:
P O Box 106
Lainchaur
General Enquiries - BEKathmandu@fco.gov.uk
Consular Enquiries - Ktm.Consular@fco.gov.uk
Telephone:
(977) (1) 4410583
(977) (1) 4411281
(977) (1) 4414588
(977) (1) 4411590
Mobile: (977) 985 103 7231
Fax:
(977) (1) 4411789
Office hours:
GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 0230-0645/0745-1115
Fri: 0230-0730
Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0815-1230/1330-1700
Fri: 0815-1315
Consular opening hours:
Mon-Thurs: 0815 - 1230hrs
Fri: 0815 - 1315hrs
Emergency contact number: (977) 98510 37231 (Mobile)
Website: http://ukinnepal.fco.gov.uk/en/
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