Xref: world wstd.travel.advisories:844 Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories Path: world!daemon From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com> Subject: NEW TRAVEL INFO -- Nepal Message-ID: <950929122018_76702.1202_CHN53-1@CompuServe.COM> Precedence: bulk Sender: daemon@world.std.com (daemons) Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die Distribution: wstd Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 12:20:18 GMT Approved: usenet@world.std.com Lines: 85 STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Nepal ============================================================ Nepal - Consular Information Sheet September 8, 1994 Country Description: Nepal is a developing country with extensive facilities for tourists; facilities vary in quality according to price and location. Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. A tourist visa for a stay of up to 60 days is issued at ports of entry upon arrival. The fee for the tourist visa varies with the number of entries and duration of stay requested. Visas can be routinely extended in Kathmandu and Pokhari for stays of up to four months; a fifth month requires special approval. Penalties for overstaying a visa may include fines and imprisonment. Travelers can obtain additional information by contacting the Royal Nepalese Embassy at 2131 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 657-4550 or the Consulate General in New York at telephone (212) 370-4188. Areas of Instability: Public demonstrations and strikes are popular forms of political expression in Nepal and may occur from time to time on short notice. These demonstrations are usually nonviolent and not directed towards foreigners. During general strikes, many businesses are closed, and transportation and city services are sometimes disrupted. Medical Facilities: Medical care is extremely limited. Any serious illness may require evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility (usually Bangkok). Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health services. In general, U.S. medical insurance is not valid in Nepal. Supplemental health insurance which specifically covers overseas treatment and evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility is useful. Additional information on health problems can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559. Information on Crime: Petty crime, especially theft of personal property, is common. While acts of violent crime in Nepal are rare, several attacks against lone foreign trekkers have been reported. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal security and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to South Asia." They are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws and legal practices of the countries in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Border Areas: There have been sporadic reports of difficulties in crossing the border from Nepal to Tibet by land. U.S. citizens planning to travel into Tibet overland from Nepal may contact the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu for current information on the status of the border crossing points. Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu can obtain updated information on travel and security in Nepal. Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Nepal is located at Pani Pokhari in Kathmandu, telephone (977) (1) 411179, 412718, 411613 or 413890. No. 94-216 This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 26, 1994, to add information on Areas of Instability. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- The "travel-advisories@stolaf.edu" mailing list is the official Internet and BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets. To unsubscribe, send a message containing the word "unsubscribe" to: travel-advisories-request@stolaf.edu Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL: "http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher: gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories