Immigration Department Implements New Procedures for Trekking Permits in Restricted Areas
Summary
Nepal's Department of Immigration has introduced new online procedures for obtaining trekking permits in restricted areas, allowing individual trekkers to apply and improving service hours to better accommodate tourists and agencies.
Key Points
- The Department of Immigration now completes all trekking permit processes online for restricted areas in 13 districts.
- Permits can be applied using visa application numbers as well as visa numbers, and individual trekkers can obtain permits.
- The department will remain open for two hours on public holidays (except Saturdays) to facilitate permit issuance.
- The department warns against illegal trekking without permits and urges agencies to follow proper procedures to protect tourists and Nepal's image.
