Mr. Bishnu Gautam
Nepal is located in South Asia and shares territorial borders with India and China with an area of 147,181 square kilometers and a population of approximately 30 million. Kathmandu is the nation’s capital and the country’s largest metropolitan city. Previously ruled supposed to be the holiest Hindu temple in the world. Not only for the Hindus but also for the Buddhists Nepal offers a unique -place of pilgrimage as it happens to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace and compassion. Nepal is a place of festivals with some part of the kingdom or the other celebrating some festival during everyday of the year. Festivals may be linked with the remembrance of the departed soul, to herald the different seasons, to mark the beginning or end of the agricultural cycle, to mark the national events, or just family celebrations. On a festive day the Nepalese take their ritual bath, worship different gods and goddesses, visit temple, observe fasting and undertake feasting. The most important aspect of Nepali culture is the religious harmony and understanding prevailing among the Hindus and Buddhist. … [ Read More ... ]
Mr. Bishnu Gautam
The Consulate General is pleased to inform that the Footwear Manufacturing Association of Nepal (FMAN) is hosting the 16th edition of International Footwear Expo (Nepali footwear & leather goods) at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, Nepal on January 5-7, 2023. Therefore, FMAN has publicly invited all interested business entrepreneurs, industrialists, importers of footwear and leather products, business houses and suppliers of raw materials, machinery and technology to leather industries, and trade related officials, business delegations, and others to participate in the exposition.
FMAN, the apex body of Nepali footwear manufacturing companies and industries, has been pro-actively working in promotion of Nepal footwear and leather products within and outside of the country. It has helped in creating thousands of jobs in the country and also outside through the import of raw materials and supply chains. FMAN is also regularly participating in various Trade Shows, Exhibitions and Business Delegations in many countries. Thus, its efforts are directly contributing to the policies of the Government of Nepal for business promotion, connections, job creation and boosting export trade.
In view of the above, the Consulate General and the Footwear Manufacturer’s Association of Nepal look forward to seeing your participation in the event as we believe, it would broaden and offer new scope of opportunities including on business networking, supply of raw materials, machinery and technology, and marketing of your business profile and products through the event, among others.
More information on the Footwear Expo 2023 and registration for participation can be obtained by visiting the website of the organizer: https://www.fman.org.np/16th-international-footwear-expo/ or by contacting at: clfg.man3@gmail.com
Consulate General of Nepal, New York
November 9, 2022
As decided by the Government of Nepal, all fully vaccinated passengers travelling to Nepal by air or land route must submit a certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19 (Vaccine Certificate) at the entry point. Negative PCR test report is no longer required for fully vaccinated passengers.
Passengers who are not fully vaccinated or without full vaccine certificate are required to submit certificate of negative report of COVID-19 test (RTPCR, True NAAT, Gene Xpert) taken within 72 hours from the first flight departure time. Proof of vaccination is not mandatory for children below 5 years.
All foreign nationals with a certificate of complete vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative certificate of the COVID-19 test will be able to obtain an on-arrival visa from the Immigration entry points of Nepal, under the prevailing law. The passengers travelling with a Travel Document should get a visa from the Nepali Diplomatic Missions abroad in advance.
All passengers (Nepali and foreign) entering Nepal from abroad will not have to remain in quarantine except where it appears necessary while examining health condition.
The government of Nepal has decided to remove the mandatory provision to fill CCMC form effective from 28th July 2022, which is no longer required.
Travellers who are planning to visit Nepal and wish to obtain visa from this Consulate, the visa applicant should apply with the following documents (in-person visit OR Postal service):
a. Applicant’s Passport having validity for at least 6 months at the time of entry to Nepal.
b. Duly filled in visa application form(downloadable at Visa Application Form).
c. One recent photograph of the applicant (2X2)
d. Applicable visa fee in Money order payable to “Consulate General of Nepal, New York”.
e. Printout/Receipt of the online visa application (Visa from Nepalese Mission) from Immigration Department’s website https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/onlinevisa-mission/application
f. Proof/Copy of full doze of COVID-19 vaccination/Vaccine card,
g. If travelling to Nepal for organized tourism activities, other than as traveler, such as filming, mountaineering, trekking, heritage site/protected park documentary etc, recommendation letter from the concerned authorities such as Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Department of Tourism, Department of Immigration, Nepal Tourism Board, or other respective Departments as applicable, and travel health insurance coverage for the travel period.
Consulate General of Nepal
New York
18 March 2022