Nepal travel advice
A summary of the UK government’s (FCDO) travel advice for Nepal, last updated by the FCDO on 1 October 2026. The full advice on GOV.UK is the authoritative version.
FCDO status
No areas listed where FCDO advises against travel
The FCDO’s alert status for Nepal names no areas where it advises against travel. The FCDO says no travel can be guaranteed safe. Read the full advice.
Latest FCDO update (1 October 2026): Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
FCDO notice
Flash flood in the Rasuwa district and the Nepal-China border area
On 26 August 2026, major flooding in Rasuwa district and the Nepal-China border area caused widespread damage. Buildings, roads, other transport and communications infrastructure have been severely damaged. Other areas in Nepal, including Gorkha, Nuwakot and Dhading, have also been affected.
The Nepalese authorities and emergency services are responding. The authorities have warned of the risk of further flooding. Areas affected by flooding and landslides may remain unstable. Further heavy rainfall or an earthquake could trigger additional landslides, rockfalls and other hazards, particularly in mountainous areas. The situation may change rapidly.
If you are travelling in the region, follow the advice of the Nepalese government and local authorities, be alert to the changing situation and monitor local media for updates. The Nepalese government has established a toll-free emergency Nepalese language number, 1234, and a dedicated hotline 1144 accessible in Nepal.
Consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone affected who requires support from the UK Government.
If you are affected and need assistance from the UK Government call:
- from Nepal +977 (0)14237100
- from India +91 11 2419 2100
- from the UK +44 (0) 207 008 5000
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Warnings (from the FCDO, word for word)
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East
Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights.
Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel:
- check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through
- check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator
- review your travel insurance policy for coverage
- monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts
If your visa has expired as a result of travel disruption, the Nepal Immigration Department have indicated that affected foreign nationals will receive a visa extension without cost until flights are rescheduled. This should be arranged at the airport.
Passport validity
To avoid problems at immigration, make sure your passport has an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after your date of entry into Nepal.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Checks at border control
At border control, you may need to show:
- a travel insurance document which has cover for healthcare costs including repatriation and other emergencies while you are in Nepal
- confirmation of where you will spend your first night, for example, a hotel booking
From FCDO: entry requirements. Written for British passport holders.
Recent FCDO updates
- 1 October 2026: Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
- 11 September 2026: Updated information about flooding in the Rasuwa district and Nepal-China border area and about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
- 6 September 2026: Amendment to information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (See ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
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This page shows the FCDO’s headline status and quotes its text word for word; we don’t reword safety advice. It refreshes automatically, so it can lag GOV.UK by up to a day. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: FCDO foreign travel advice on GOV.UK. FCDO advice is written for British nationals; other nationalities should also check their own government’s advice.