Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals

Summary

The Government of Nepal has ceased issuing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals, who must now obtain visas before traveling to Nepal.

Key Points
  • The Government of Nepal has stopped providing on-arrival visas to Iranian citizens.
  • Iranian nationals, except those with government and diplomatic passports, must now obtain visas from Nepali embassies abroad.
  • The list of countries barred from on-arrival visas now includes 13 nations such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Afghanistan.
  • Refugee travel document holders must also acquire visas from Nepali embassies prior to entry.
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