Nepalis in Gulf may return home via Saudi Arabia, says MoFA
Summary
Nepali nationals in Gulf countries facing emergencies may return home via Saudi Arabia through arranged overland travel and limited flight services, with assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Key Points
- Nepalis in Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and UAE can travel to Saudi Arabia via land borders before returning to Nepal.
- Limited international flights operate from some Gulf locations including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.
- Nepali missions facilitate Saudi visa for nationals who want to travel through Saudi Arabia.
- As of Monday, 57,100 Nepali citizens registered with the Department of Consular Services for travel updates in West Asia.
