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Nepal Unveils Digital Visitor Registration for 2026

12/17/2025

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Nepal will launch a digital registration system for visitors on January 1, 2026 to strengthen safety.
The system requires accommodation data and will curb visa misuse.
Teekaram Dhakal, director of the Department of Immigration, says it will modernize the network and improve access to visitor data during emergencies.
The initiative builds on the NepaliPort portal.
A mobile app will enable QR-based airport clearance and hotel check-ins.

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Story summary

Nepal will launch a digital registration system for visitors on January 1, 2026 to strengthen safety.
The system requires accommodation data and will curb visa misuse.
Teekaram Dhakal, director of the Department of Immigration, says it will modernize the network and improve access to visitor data during emergencies.
The initiative builds on the NepaliPort portal.
A mobile app will enable QR-based airport clearance and hotel check-ins.