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Diversity Visa Lottery’s New $1 Fee Sparks Confusion in Nepal

The U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) introduction of a $1 electronic registration fee for the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery has caused uncertainty among prospective Nepali applicants, with over a million

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Nepal’s Tourism Faces Significant Headwinds as Protests and Violence Threaten to Reduce Arrivals by 40%

Nepal’s tourism sector is facing significant challenges following a period of protests, violence, arson, and political instability, all compounded by natural disasters. September, October, and November mark the country’s peak

Trump Administration Deports 268 Nepalis Since January; September Sees Major Spike

The number of Nepali citizens deported from the United States saw a significant increase in September 2025. According to the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport, 53 Nepali citizens—24 women

Nepal’s ETA Now Accessible with Foreign Credit Cards, No Embassy Visit Required

Nepal has fully implemented a new visa application system that allows foreigners to pay for their Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) directly online using international credit and bank cards. This change

American Family of Eight Deported from Nepal After Seven-Year Stay, Barred from Return for 11 Years

An American family of eight, including a man and his six children, has been deported from Nepal and banned from re-entering the country for 11 years. On August 26, Nepal’s

Trump Administration Deports 19 Nepalis, Arriving in Kathmandu via Deportation Flight on Thursday, Raising Total to 234

On Thursday evening, an Omni Air International chartered flight arrived in Kathmandu carrying 19 Nepali individuals who had been deported from the United States. According to sources, most of those

U.S. Deports Record 37 Nepalis on Chartered Flight, Arriving in Nepal Wednesday

The United States has deported 37 Nepali citizens on a single flight, matching a previous record for the largest single-day deportation of Nepalis from the country. The chartered flight, carrying

U.S. Deportations of Nepali Nationals Drop to Record Low in August Under Trump, Down 72% from May

Deportations of Nepali citizens from the U.S. saw a significant drop in August 2025, even as strict immigration policies under the Trump administration continue. According to the Immigration Office at

Chinese Nationals Exploit Nepal’s Visa Policies Through Shell Companies, Recent Reports Reveal

Recent reports reveal that Chinese nationals are increasingly exploiting Nepal’s visa policies to extend their stay in the country. This is primarily achieved by establishing shell companies for the sole

Trump’s First Six Months See More Deportations of Nepalis Than Biden’s Entire Term, Though July Figures Decline

Deportations of Nepalis from the U.S. have surged significantly since President Donald Trump began his second term on January 20, 2025, a substantial increase compared to the much lower figures