KATHMANDU – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging Nepali nationals to remain cautious in the context of ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
The ministry on Wednesday issued advisory concerning Nepali citizens planning to travel to Israel, Iran, or other countries in the Middle East for visits or foreign employment.
The ministry in the press release has urged Nepali citizens planning to travel to Israel and Iran for foreign employment or other purposes not to undertake such travels and visits until the current conflicting situation persists.
Similarly, the advisory also states that Nepali citizens preparing to travel to other countries in the Middle East beside Israel and Iran, for visits or foreign employment or other purposes should postpone such travels as long as the current volatile situation remains.
The Nepal government has noted that it is closely monitoring the situation, and that Nepali citizens currently residing there have so far remained safe.
According to the ministry, appropriate actions will be taken to protect the interests of Nepali nationals residing over there.
With the closure of air routes between Israel and Iran, Nepali citizens wishing to return to Nepal voluntarily may need to obtain a ‘transit visa’ for a third country. The ministry’s release noted necessary measures will be taken to facilitate this process.
The ministry has requested Nepali citizens residing in Israel and Iran to adopt safety precautions and keep indoors except for essential movement. They are also requested to continuously follow and adopt safety advisories of the Israeli authorities.
The ministry has urged the Nepali community to remain in regular touch with the Nepali embassy and regularly check the information issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy.
In case of an emergency, it is advised to register their details through the ‘online link’ available on the websites of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Service Department, and Nepali Embassy.
