Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a visa facilitation program for its nationals stranded in Gulf countries, including the UAE, to help them return home via Saudi Arabia. The program covers citizens in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman who wish to travel to Saudi Arabia before continuing their journey home.
Nepal’s Gulf Crisis Response Program
Nepali diplomatic missions will process Saudi Arabia visas for stranded nationals across five Gulf countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that air services to Saudi Arabia and Oman remain operational, providing viable transit routes for citizens seeking to return home.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Countries Covered | UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman |
| Transit Destination | Saudi Arabia |
| Operational Routes | Saudi Arabia and Oman |
| Registration | Online system via MoFA |
The ministry stated that limited flights are operating from certain locations, with ongoing discussions about direct flight operations to Nepal. Citizens wishing to return can currently travel by air from places where flights remain operational.
Registration Process for Stranded Citizens
Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established an online registration system for citizens stranded in the Gulf region. The ministry requires all eligible citizens to register their names through this official platform to access the visa facilitation services.
This initiative specifically targets Nepali nationals who find themselves unable to return home directly due to current circumstances affecting air travel in the region. For Indian travelers in similar situations, our UAE Visa Guide provides comprehensive information about regional travel requirements.
Current Flight Operations Status
Air connectivity remains limited across the Gulf region, with Saudi Arabia and Oman maintaining operational flight services. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that discussions continue regarding the resumption of direct flights to Nepal from other Gulf destinations.
Citizens utilizing this program will need to coordinate their travel through available operational routes, primarily via Saudi Arabia, before completing their journey home to Nepal. Those planning complex regional travel can use our Visa Fee Calculator to estimate costs for multi-country transit requirements.
The facilitation program represents Nepal’s diplomatic response to assist citizens affected by current regional circumstances that have disrupted normal travel patterns across Gulf countries.
FAQ
Q: Which Gulf countries are covered under Nepal’s visa facilitation program? A: The program covers Nepali nationals stranded in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
Q: How can stranded Nepali citizens register for this program? A: Nepali citizens stranded in the Gulf region need to register their names online through the official system set up by Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Q: Which destinations currently have operational flights for travel? A: Air services to Saudi Arabia and Oman are currently operational, allowing Nepali nationals to travel by air from these destinations.
Q: Will Nepal arrange direct flights from Gulf countries? A: Discussions are underway about direct flight operations to Nepal, but currently citizens can travel via operational routes through Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal