Nepal travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Sept. 13, 2025, 4:16 a.m.
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Exercise increased caution

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox

Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.

Caution regarding protests in Nepal

Sept. 9, 2025, midnight spot information
Protests are continuing across Nepal in response to the authorities' closure of some social media platforms.
●Some of the protests have become radicalized, with arson attacks on facilities near the parliament and political party offices, and violent clashes have occurred between police authorities and protesters.
●For those staying in Nepal, please stay up to date with the latest information, make efforts to ensure your own safety, refrain from unnecessary outings, and consider stockpiling water, food, fuel, etc.
If you have any problems or need assistance, please contact the Embassy of Japan in Nepal.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Emergency telephone hotline information for September 13th and 14th (September 12th)

Sept. 12, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
(Main text)
The Embassy of Japan in Nepal will be closed on Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th, but we will open the following temporary telephone hotline. Please contact us here in case of an emergency.
(Please refrain from making general inquiries such as visa inquiries.)
Temporary phone number: +977 (country code) 98510-20404

According to the Nepalese military, in the Kathmandu Valley, "gatherings of more than five people are prohibited and no one other than essential workers is allowed outside" from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today (September 12), and a "curfew" will be in place from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow (September 13).

Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu reopened for international and domestic flights at 3:30 pm on the 10th. Please check the latest information regarding flight operations.
According to the Nepalese Army, if you are heading to the airport to return home during curfew hours, you can pass through various checkpoints by presenting your passport and ticket. However, since it may be very difficult to secure transportation during curfew hours, please try to avoid heading to the airport during curfew hours. Also, please be sure to ensure safety on your way to the airport.

After 10:00 PM on September 9th, the military was deployed across the country to maintain public order, and protest activity subsided. However, protests and violent incidents continue to occur across Nepal, and the possibility of the situation escalating again cannot be ruled out. Furthermore, attacks on prisons have occurred, and according to reports, more than 13,000 people have escaped from prisons across Nepal (including more than 3,000 in the Kathmandu Valley).

We ask that Japanese residents and travelers in the country refrain from unnecessary outings, stay up to date with the latest information from the media, and take every effort to ensure your safety, taking sufficient precautions to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
If you have any problems or need assistance, such as losing your passport, please contact the Embassy of Japan in Nepal.

*Please share this information with your friends and fellow travelers.
*This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with "Tabiregi." If you have registered for "Tabiregi" and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete

*If you are no longer living in the area due to returning to your home country or being transferred, please contact the Consular Section Representative email address below.

Embassy of Japan in Nepal Main Telephone Number: +977 (Country Code)-1-4526680
Consular Section Representative Email: consular-emb@km.mofa.go.jp
*If you wish to contact the Embassy regarding a truly urgent matter such as an incident or accident during closed hours (nights, weekends, closed days, etc.), your call will be transferred from the Embassy's main phone number listed above to the emergency responder.

Regarding the implementation of the curfew and the public safety situation

Sept. 12, 2025, 1:45 p.m.
According to the Nepalese Army, gatherings of more than five people are prohibited in the Kathmandu Valley from 11am to 5pm today (September 12th), and there is a curfew from 7pm to 6am tomorrow (September 13th).

Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu reopened for international and domestic flights at 3:30 pm on the 10th. Please check the latest information regarding flight operations.
According to the Nepalese Army, if you are heading to the airport to return home during curfew hours, you can pass through various checkpoints by presenting your passport and ticket. However, since it may be very difficult to secure transportation during curfew hours, please make sure to head to the airport before the curfew begins. Also, please be sure to ensure safety on the way to the airport.

After 10:00 PM on September 9th, the military was deployed across the country to maintain public order, and protest activity subsided. However, protests and violent incidents continue to occur across Nepal, and the possibility of the situation escalating again cannot be ruled out. Furthermore, attacks on prisons have occurred, and according to reports, more than 13,000 people have escaped from prisons across Nepal (including more than 3,000 in the Kathmandu Valley).

We ask that Japanese residents and travelers in the country refrain from unnecessary outings, stay up to date with the latest information from the media, and take every effort to ensure your safety, taking sufficient precautions to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
If you have any problems or need assistance, such as losing your passport, please contact the Embassy of Japan in Nepal.

*Please share this information with your friends and fellow travelers.
*This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with "Tabiregi." If you have registered for "Tabiregi" and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete

*If you are no longer living in the area due to returning to your home country or being transferred, please contact the Consular Section Representative email address below.

Embassy of Japan in Nepal Main Telephone Number: +977 (Country Code)-1-4526680
Consular Section Representative Email: consular-emb@km.mofa.go.jp
*If you wish to contact the Embassy regarding a truly urgent matter such as an incident or accident during closed hours (nights, weekends, closed days, etc.), your call will be transferred from the Embassy's main phone number listed above to the emergency call responder.

Implementation of the curfew, public safety situation, etc. (September 11th)

Sept. 11, 2025, 2:10 p.m.
(Main text)
According to the Nepalese Army, gatherings of more than five people are prohibited from 10am to 5pm today (September 11th), and there is a curfew in place from 7pm to 6am tomorrow (September 12th).

Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu reopened for international and domestic flights at 3:30 pm yesterday (10th). Flight operations will depend on each airline, so please check the latest information.
According to the Nepalese Army, if you are heading to the airport to return home during curfew hours, you can pass through various checkpoints by presenting your passport and ticket. However, since it may be very difficult to secure transportation during curfew hours, please make sure to head to the airport before the curfew begins. Also, please be sure to ensure safety on the way to the airport.

Since 10:00 PM on September 9th, the military has been deployed across the country to maintain public order, and protests have subsided. However, protests and violent incidents continue to occur across Nepal. Prison attacks have occurred, and according to reports, more than 13,000 people have escaped from prisons across Nepal (including more than 3,000 in the Kathmandu Valley).

We ask that Japanese residents and travelers in the country refrain from unnecessary outings, stay up to date with the latest information from the media, and take every effort to ensure your safety, taking sufficient precautions to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
If you have any problems or need assistance, such as losing your passport, please contact the Embassy of Japan in Nepal.

*Please share this information with your friends and fellow travelers.
*This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with "Tabiregi." If you have registered for "Tabiregi" and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete

*If you are no longer living in the area due to returning to your home country or being transferred, please contact the Consular Section Representative email address below.

Embassy of Japan in Nepal Main Telephone Number: +977 (Country Code)-1-4526680
Consular Section Representative Email: consular-emb@km.mofa.go.jp
*If you wish to contact the Embassy regarding a truly urgent matter such as an incident or accident during closed hours (nights, weekends, closed days, etc.), your call will be transferred from the Embassy's main phone number listed above to the emergency call responder.

Airport closure lifted, protests, etc. (September 10th)

Sept. 10, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
ネパール在留邦人及び旅行者の皆様へ
                          
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○ カトマンズのトリブバン国際空港は、本日(10日)午後3時30分に国際線、国内線の空港閉鎖が解除されました。航空便の運行については、各航空会社によりますので、最新の情報をご確認ください。また、空港までの道のりの安全確保に留意してください。
                          
(本文)
 カトマンズのトリブバン国際空港は、本日(10日)午後3時30分に国際線、国内線の空港閉鎖が解除されました。航空便の運行については、各航空会社によりますので、最新の情報をご確認ください。また、空港までの道のりの安全確保に留意してください。

 ネパール軍によれば、外出禁止令は、本日(9月10日)午後5時までであり、それ以降は、明日(9月11日)午前6時まで、5人以上の集会禁止となる模様です。

 なお、昨9日午後10時以降、治安維持のため軍が全国各地に展開したこともあり、抗議活動は低下しました。しかし、引き続きネパール各地において、当局による一部のSNS閉鎖等への反発を発端とする抗議活動が継続しており、刑務所を襲撃する事案などが発生しています。

 在留邦人や旅行者の皆様におかれましては、不要不急の外出は控えるとともに、報道等で最新の情報を入手の上、自ら安全確保に努め、不測の事態に巻き込まれることのないよう十分注意をお願いします。
 旅券を紛失した等、困ったことや、ご支援が必要なことがあれば、在ネパール日本国大使館にご連絡ください。

※ この情報は、お知り合いの方や旅行者にもお知らせください。

※ 帰国や転勤などにより既に当地に住んでおられない方は、以下の領事班代表メールにご連絡をください。

在ネパール日本国大使館
代表電話:+977(国番号)-1-4526680
領事班代表メール:consular-emb@km.mofa.go.jp
※ 閉館時間帯(夜間や週末、休館日など)に事件事故など真に緊急の用件にて当館に連絡を希望される場合、上記大使館代表電話から緊急電話対応者に転送されます。

Protests, curfews, and airport closures (September 10)

Sept. 10, 2025, 4:10 p.m.
ネパール在留邦人及び旅行者の皆様へ                      
    
(ポイント)
○ ネパール軍によれば、本日(10日)午後5時まで外出禁止、明日(9月11日)午前6時まで5人以上の集会禁止となる模様です。
○ カトマンズのトリブバン国際空港は、少なくとも本日(10日)午後6時まで国際線、国内線の運航がないとの情報があります。現時点で再開時期は未定です。
                          
(本文)
 昨9日午後10時以降、治安維持のため軍が全国各地に展開したこともあり、抗議活動は低下しました。しかし、引き続きネパール各地において、当局による一部のSNS閉鎖等への反発を発端とする抗議活動が継続しています。

 ネパール軍によれば、本日(10日)午後5時まで外出禁止、明日(9月11日)午前6時まで5人以上の集会禁止となる模様です。
カトマンズのトリブバン国際空港は、少なくとも本日(10日)午後6時まで国際線、国内線の運航がないとの情報があります。現時点で再開時期は未定です。

 在留邦人や旅行者の皆様におかれましては、不要不急の外出は控えるとともに、報道等で最新の情報を入手の上、自ら安全確保に努め、不測の事態に巻き込まれることのないよう十分注意をお願いします。
 お困りのことや、ご支援が必要なことがあれば、在ネパール日本国大使館にご連絡ください。

※ この情報は、お知り合いの方や旅行者にもお知らせください。
※ このメールは、在留届にて届けられたメールアドレス及び「たびレジ」に登録されたメールアドレスに自動的に配信されております。「たびレジ」簡易登録をされた方でメールの配信を停止されたい方は、以下のURLから停止手続きをお願いいたします。
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete

在ネパール日本国大使館
代表電話:+977(国番号)-1-4526680
領事班代表メール:consular-emb@km.mofa.go.jp
※ 閉館時間帯(夜間や週末、休館日など)に事件事故など真に緊急の用件にて当館に連絡を希望される場合、上記大使館代表電話から緊急電話対応者に転送されます。

Regarding the outbreak of demonstrations and the issuance of a curfew (Third report, September 9th)

Sept. 9, 2025, 9:05 p.m.
 ネパールで登録されていないSNSプラットフォーム26種類(Facebook、Instagram、Xなど主要プラットフォームを含む)の閉鎖を契機とする反政府デモは過激化しており、報道によれば、議会付近他各地での抗議デモや、政治家の家、政府機関、政党の事務所、政治家が経営に関与する学校やホテル等への放火、路上でタイヤを燃やすなどの状況が多数発生しているほか、デモ隊が警察から銃器を奪うケースもみられる模様です。

 ネパール国内では、カトマンズ、ラリトプール、ポカラのほか、多くの地域で外出禁止令が発令中です。
 また、カトマンズのトリブバン空港は、国際線、国内線とも閉鎖している状況です。

今後、さらに各地でデモが発生し、過激化する可能性があります。
 在留邦人や旅行者の皆様におかれましては、不要不急の外出は控えるとともに、報道等で最新の情報を入手の上、自ら安全確保に努め、不測の事態に巻き込まれることのないよう十分注意をお願いします。

※ この情報は、お知り合いの方や旅行者にもお知らせください。
※ このメールは、在留届にて届けられたメールアドレス及び「たびレジ」に登録されたメールアドレスに自動的に配信されております。「たびレジ」簡易登録をされた方でメールの配信を停止されたい方は、以下のURLから停止手続きをお願いいたします。
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete

※ 帰国や転勤などにより既に当地に住んでおられない方は、以下の領事班代表メールにご連絡をください。

在ネパール日本国大使館
代表電話:+977(国番号)-1-4526680
領事班代表メール:consular-emb@km.mofa.go.jp
※ 閉館時間帯(夜間や週末、休館日など)に事件事故など真に緊急の用件にて当館に連絡を希望される場合、上記大使館代表電話から緊急電話対応者に転送されます。