Nepal•AsiaRestricted Area Permit (Trekking)
At a Glance
Processing Time
3-5 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
Duration of trek
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Special permit required to trek in restricted and remote areas of Nepal including Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Humla, and other restricted zones. Must be accompanied by registered guide.
Restricted Area Permits are required to trek in Nepal's most remote and regulated areas. These areas include Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Upper Dolpo, Humla, and Nar-Phu Valley. Free Independent Trekkers (FITs) are strictly prohibited in these areas - you must trek with a registered guide from an accredited trekking agency.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport with validity
Tourist visa
Valid Nepalese tourist visa
Trek itinerary
Detailed trek schedule and route
Trekking agency booking
Confirmation from registered trekking agency
Guide confirmation
Proof of registered guide assignment
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Advantages
- Access to restricted trekking areas
- Ensures safety with registered guides
- Protects remote communities
- Well-regulated system
Considerations
- Additional cost beyond tourist visa
- Mandatory registered guide requirement
- Must use registered agency
- FITs not allowed
- Specific route requirement
- Limited flexibility
Application Process
Select restricted area
Choose restricted trekking destination (Mustang, Manaslu, etc.)
Contact trekking agency
Contact registered trekking agency that operates in that area
Book guide and services
Hire registered guide (mandatory) and arrange trek itinerary
Apply for permit
Trekking agency submits permit application with trek details
Pay permit fee
Pay USD 100+ permit fee (varies by area)
Receive permit
Restricted area permit issued by Department of Immigration
Begin trek
Start trek with registered guide and permit
Application Forms
Restricted Area Permit Application
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