Foreigners Could Soon Explore Nepal Without Carrying Physical Passports
What Happened
Nepal’s Department of Immigration is preparing to introduce a “Passport-Free Travel” system that would allow foreign visitors to move around the country without carrying their physical passports. Visitors would be required to install the department’s official mobile app, upload a scanned copy of their passport and visa details, and register their information digitally.
Key Takeaways
The initiative aims to make travel more convenient for tourists while also helping authorities digitally track foreign nationals through Nepal’s existing Foreign Nationals Management Information System (FNMIS). The same app is also expected to support visa-extension applications.