Notice Regarding Immigration Services During Dashain Holidays

Government of Nepal Contact: 4429660 Ministry of Home Affairs it-of Immigration jistration Section Kalikasthan,Kathmandu Website E-mail :[email protected] The Department of Immigration hereby informs all concerned that, on the occasion of the Dashain festival, limited services will remain available on the scheduled days listed below. Only Tourist Visa Extension, Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) approval and Trekking Permit services will be provided, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on those days. The Department will remain completely closed, and all services will be suspended, from 20 to 22 October 2026. All concerned are kindly requested to plan their applications accordingly. Service Details: = Service hours: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on all scheduled service days. = Tourist Visa Extension: 17, 18 and 19 October 2026 (Saturday to Monday), and 23, 24 and 25 October 2026 (Friday to Sunday). ष eTA Approval: 17, 18 and 19 October 2026, and 23, 24 and 25 October 2026. " Trekking Permit: 18 and 19 October 2026 (Sunday and Monday), and 23 and 25 October 2026 (Friday and Sunday). Complete closure: = The Department will remain closed and all services, including eTA processing, will be fully suspended from 20 to 22 October 2026 (Tuesday to Thursday). Regular services: = Normal office hours and all regular services will resume after the holidays as per the usual schedule. Contact for Queries: " Trekking Permit queries: Mobile: 9761423636 = General queries: Spokesperson, Department of Immigration, Mobile: 9851313686 The Department, extends its warmest greetings and best wishes to all foreign nationals, Nepali citizens, and travelers on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami 2083. May this joyous festival bring peace, prosperity, good health, happiness, and harmony to everyone. 15 October 2026 Spey o> er an») AN (Gita Ghimire) Spokesperson/Director