Saturday, July 25th, 2026

Home Ministry bars Nepalis from going to Gulf countries on visit visa



KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs has prohibited Nepalis from going to Gulf countries on visit visas.

The restriction would come into force from January 24, said a statement issued by Home Ministry.

Home Ministry Spokesperson Fanindra Mani Pokharel said the decision was taken as an increasing number of Nepalis were reported to be stranded in Gulf countries and Malaysia amid the COVID19 crisis that has hit both home and abroad.

Publish Date : 21 January 2022 21:40 PM

Govt prepares design for new Rs 1 coin featuring Nepal’s updated political map

KATHMANDU: The government has prepared a design for a new

Dengue cases decline in Jhapa sharply as awareness campaign shows results

KATHMANDU: Dengue infections have declined significantly in the district over

Madhesh to launch integrated model agriculture programme in 10 local units

KATHMANDU: Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Geeta Chaudhary has

Prachanda calls for unity to revive Nepal’s communist movement

KATHMANDU: Nepali Communist Party Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has

Nepal, UN begin drafting new sustainable development cooperation framework for 2028-2032

KATHMANDU: Nepal and the United Nations have formally launched the