Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 election are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee …
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Last updated: September 24, 2020. Nepal Country-Specific Information: For statistics about COVID-19 in Nepal, please find updates at https://covid19.ndrrma.gov.np/ . On September 9, Government of Nepal officials announced a loosening of the lockdown for Kathmandu Valley. Essential businesses are open in the morning until 1100 hours and again from 1700-1900 hours. Takeaway and other delivery services …
Read More» Location: Pulchowk Area, Lalitpur District Event: Nepal Police are currently engaging a crowd of approximately 1,000 individuals protesting their inability to participate in the Festival of Rato Machindra Nath. The crowd is violent and throwing rocks, stones, and other debris. The police are deploying tear gas and water cannons. All U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid …
Read More» August 19, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response On August 18, the Government of Nepal announced a renewal of the Kathmandu lockdown implemented as a public health measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Restrictions will remain in place from midnight tonight until at least midnight the night of August 26. The Embassy assesses that …
Read More» June 23, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy has received information that Turkish Airlines has an approved flight from Kathmandu to the U.S. via Istanbul on Wednesday, June 24. Turkish Airlines is working with Megabyte Travels and Tours to arrange travel. If you are interested in exploring the possibility to participate in this flight, …
Read More» June 19, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response On June 19, the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs issued a ban, effective immediately, on all non-emergency civilian movement in Nepal each night from 2200 hours to 0500 hours. Only emergency movements will be permitted by police checkpoints during this time. This ban is applicable for …
Read More» June 14, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy has received information that the Nepal Department of Immigration (DoI) in Kalikasthan will resume services from Monday, June 15, 2020. In line with steps taken by the Government of Nepal to ease the lockdown, the DoI has asked the public to follow a number of guidelines: …
Read More» June 12, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy has received information that Qatar Airways is planning a series of commercial charter flights to Doha, which include onward connections to the United States. The proposed flight dates are June 16, 17, 18, and 20. They are working with President Travel and Tours to arrange travel. …
Read More» Location: Bhatbhetini and Tangal Area in Naxal, Kathmandu Event: A large crowd of approximately 1,000 protesters gathered and disrupted travel along Tangal Marg Road before midday today. Nepal Police attempted to disrupt the crowd with tear gas and water cannons. At the time of message release, protesting continued. The Embassy has strongly urged its diplomatic personnel to …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal June 01, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy has received information there may be very limited space available only for U.S. citizens to join two commercial evacuation flights from Kathmandu to Doha on Thursday, June 4 and Saturday, June 6 organized by Qatar Airways. They are working …
Read More» May 29, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy has received information that Turkish Airlines is working to organize a commercial flight from Kathmandu to Chicago (ORD) via Istanbul on Tuesday, June 2. They are working with Megabyte Travels and Tours to arrange travel. If you are interested in exploring the possibility to participate in …
Read More» May 27, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy has received information that Qatar Airways is working to organize a commercial flight from Kathmandu to Doha on Sunday, May 31. They are working with President Travel and Tours to arrange travel. Our understanding is that Qatar Airways is currently only serving two U.S. destinations: Dallas/Ft. Worth and …
Read More» May 17, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy has been monitoring developing events in several locations around Kathmandu Valley throughout the day. There have been reports of unofficial community barricades in the communities of Chandragiri, Tokha, Duwakot, Sallaghari, Madhyapur Thimi, and within the area around the Teaching Hospital. The Embassy has experienced official Embassy vehicles encountering …
Read More» May 13, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy has received information that Qatar Airways is working to organize a flight from Kathmandu to Doha sometime next week. They are working with President Travel and Tours in order to arrange the travel. Travelers who arrive in Doha will have the option of transferring to …
Read More» May 4, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response Good day to all on this 42nd day of the government lockdown in Nepal. We have said this repeatedly, but as a reminder, all U.S. citizens still in Nepal should shelter in place, observing Government of Nepal announcements and regulations as long as the countrywide lockdown is in …
Read More» Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response Good evening to all on this 32nd day of the government lockdown in Nepal. As a reminder, all U.S. citizens still in Nepal should shelter in place, observing Government of Nepal announcements and regulations as long as the countrywide lockdown is in effect. Per government announcements, the lockdown will continue until …
Read More» April 14, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response Good day to all. Today is the 22nd day of the government lockdown in Nepal. As a reminder, all U.S. citizens still in Nepal should shelter in place, observing Government of Nepal announcements and regulations regarding staying at home at least until such time as the countrywide lockdown is …
Read More» Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response Good day to all. As a reminder, all U.S. citizens still in Nepal should shelter in place, observing Government of Nepal announcements and regulations regarding staying at home at least until such time as the countrywide lockdown is lifted and commercial flight service to and from Nepal resumes. The Government of …
Read More» April 4, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response Good morning to all. This message will largely focus on the repatriation flight tomorrow as we finalize Embassy preparations and as travelers finalize their personal preparation. The flight is scheduled to depart at 12:15 pm tomorrow, Sunday, April 5. It is a charter flight procured by the U.S. …
Read More» April 3, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response Good morning to all on day 11 of the lockdown countrywide in Nepal. Overnight we received the very good news that our request for a second repatriation flight to the U.S. was approved. So, we can now confirm a 12:15 pm departure for the charter flight on Sunday, …
Read More» April 2, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response Good morning, STEP registrants, especially those interested in or leaning toward participating in a second repatriation flight to return to the U.S. First, we need to stress again that a second flight is not confirmed yet, but we are moving toward being able to confirm a flight for …
Read More» April 1, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy is very pleased to be able to announce that the charter flight that took off yesterday has landed at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Again, although we are very pleased that we have enabled 302 travelers to reach the U.S. and reunite with family members, we …
Read More» Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy is very pleased that 302 U.S. citizens are on their way to the U.S. as this message goes out. Please see a message from Ambassador Randy Berry here: https://twitter.com/USAmbNepal/status/1244936223321231362 . We understand that this message is bittersweet, as we are very aware that there are many more of you who …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal March 29, 2020 (Message Two) Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response Multiple Nepali media outlets report that the Nepali Cabinet followed the recommendation of the High-Level Committee to extend the lockdown throughout Nepal for one more week and to extend the restrictions on regularly scheduled international air travel through April …
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Read More» Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response We understand that you may be weary of hearing this, but the Embassy truly appreciates your patience as we have worked with Washington, DC, to set up a repatriation flight for U.S. citizens to depart Kathmandu and proceed to the U.S. We received word overnight that we do have approval for …
Read More» March 28, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response Once again, the Embassy would like to thank U.S. citizens for their patience while we work through a complicated set of details between the Embassy, airlines, the Government of Nepal, and Washington, DC, to set up transportation opportunities for U.S. citizens to depart Kathmandu and proceed to the …
Read More» Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response First of all, the Embassy would like to thank U.S. citizens trying to return to the U.S. for their patience while we work on several fronts to set up travel opportunities for U.S. citizens. One of the challenges has been that many U.S. citizens are outside Kathmandu in several locations, and …
Read More» March 26, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Embassy has formally requested that the Government of Nepal assist us as we facilitate the departure of U.S. citizens from Nepal. The Embassy is exploring flight options that will depart from Kathmandu once the permission is granted. At this time we have no further details, including timeline for …
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Read More» March 23, 2020 Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: COVID-19 Response The Government of Nepal has issued a complete lock down order for Kathmandu Valley effective from 0600 tomorrow (March 24, 2020) until midnight of March 31, 2020. Per the order all residents and visitors in Kathmandu are required to remain in their place of residence. All movement on …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal (March 14, 2020) Location: Nepal Countrywide Event: In the context of the spread of COVID-19 internationally and due to the increased likelihood of the Government of Nepal announcing mandatory quarantines or travel restrictions within Nepal itself, U.S. Embassy personnel has been strongly discouraged from undertaking any overnight personal travel throughout …
Read More» The United States Embassy is aware of a large crowd moving up Lazimpat and potentially through the Chundevi area heading towards the U.S. Embassy on Maharajgunj. Please avoid this area. The Embassy advises that if you are already in this area, please remain in place in your home or another secure location. In addition, the …
Read More» Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, request a ballot, and more. Once you confirm your registration, follow a few simple steps to vote in the …
Read More» Location: Skylark English School and Tokha Municipality Ward 5 Office, Kathmandu Event: The Regional Security Office of U.S. Embassy Kathmandu has been made aware of a suspected IED found in the street in the vicinity of the Skylark English School in the Tokha neighborhood of Kathmandu approximately 1.5km northwest of the U.S. Embassy. The road leading to …
Read More» January 7, 2020 There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations frequented by …
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November 29, 2019 Location: All districts in Nepal in which by-elections are being conducted The Regional Security Office of U.S. Embassy Kathmandu has been made aware of the potential for disruptive activities in Sunsari district of Nepal during the upcoming elections scheduled for November 30, 2019. U.S. Embassy personnel are restricted from traveling within Sunsari district …
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November 27, 2019 Event: The Regional Security Office of U.S. Embassy Kathmandu has been made aware of a potential disruption in Dang District of Nepal during upcoming elections on November 30. U.S. Embassy personnel are restricted from traveling in and around Dang District for the duration of the bilateral elections from November 29 to December …
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Ambassador Randy Berry will host a Town Hall for American citizens on Wednesday, November 27, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All American citizens in Nepal are invited to attend, but advance registration is required. The registration deadline is Friday, November 22. Please email consktm@state.gov with the full name and passport number for each member of your …
Read More» Location: Areas around Thamel in Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Valley Event: The U.S. Embassy recognizes the likelihood of Avian Influenza (AI) as a potential cause of death in some of the crows that nest in the trees in the Thamel neighborhood and other locations about the Kathmandu Valley. However, at this time, the Government of …
Read More» Location: Dolakha, Sindhupalchok, and Kabhrepalanchok Districts Nepal Event: The Regional Security Office of U.S. Embassy Kathmandu has been made aware of a potential threat to target one or more NGOs in the central region of Nepal that may include the Dolakha, Sindhupalchok and Kabhrepalanchok Districts. Historically, threats against NGOs usually indicate the use of small …
Read More» Location: Nepal Event: Nationwide political protests are planned from Tuesday, June 25, 2019. This could result in possible disturbances, demonstrations, and actions that result in violence or other disruptions across Nepal. On May 26, 2019, a Biplav initiated bandh resulted in numerous incidents of arson and explosions, some of which detonated in Kathmandu resulting in fatalities. …
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We have received multiple reports about fraudulent emails, such as requests for quotations/proposals claiming to be from the Embassy. We request you to kindly verify the RFQ/RFP requests before replying to them. If you have received such requests, here are a couple of things to look for: – We always publish such requirements/requests on our …
Read More» To recognize the nation’s loss of former President George H. W. Bush, President Trump has taken official action to allow Federal employees to join their fellow citizens in remembering our forty-first President. All Federal offices are closed and all Federal employees are excused from duty for the scheduled workday of December 5, 2018. Following the …
Read More» Location: Nepal Event: Nationwide political protests are planned from Tuesday, November 20, through Saturday, November 24, 2018. The November 21 and 24 protests will also include mass meetings in Kathmandu. These protests have the potential to result in significant pedestrian and vehicular congestion. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and quickly escalate into violence. …
Read More» Ambassador Randy Berry is pleased to host a town hall for American citizens on Friday, November 16 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Ambassador Berry has recently returned to Nepal with his family after having served here as the Deputy Chief of Mission from 2007-2009. He is eager to share information about his priorities and US efforts in …
Read More» The final date to return your voted paper ballot to your local election officials for the November 6th election is October 15, 2018. Embassies and consulates are not polling places. Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls …
Read More» Did you know that some U.S. House and Senate elections are decided by a tiny number of votes – sometimes by fewer than the number of absentee ballots cast? Absentee ballots matter! All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee …
Read More» Nontourist Visa Reciprocity Updates We are happy to hear that many citizens are pleased with the new, longer visa validities and lower fees for U.S. citizens residing in Nepal on work, student, and press visas. The requirements for work, study, and press visas in Nepal remain the same. The visa application or eligibility process have …
Read More» Thank you for enrolling in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). We encourage every U.S. citizen visiting or living in Nepal to enroll online – it’s the best way to help us help you! This message provides core information to help you stay safe in Nepal and introduces a new design to the …
Read More» Location: Chandragiri Hills Cable Car and other places within the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal Event: U.S. Embassy Kathmandu is aware of threats by a local group against the Chandragiri Hills Cable Car attraction through late March 2018. The Chandragiri Hills Cable Car is a popular tourist attraction located in Thankot, in the southwest portion of the Kathmandu Valley. …
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