Nepal to ban travel from Europe, West Asia and Japan to be effective from Friday

Published On: March 18, 2020 10:30 PM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


KATHMANDU, March 18: As a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the government has decided to ban travel to Nepal from Europe, West Asia and Gulf and Japan to be effective from Friday.

The ban will also be applicable to those who wish to travel to Nepal transiting through the above mentioned regions and country. The travel ban will remain valid till April 15.

A high-level government panel formed to prevent and contain the COVID-19 took a decision to this effect today afternoon.

Last week, the government had announced suspension of the visa on-arrival for all foreign nationals till April 30 as a precautionary measure to prevent possible spread of coronavirus.

 

 

 


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