Nepal Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of March 30, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 2· Exercise Increased Caution

Level 2 of 4 · as of March 30, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

No overall travel warning

Last updated March 19, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

March 30, 2026 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
March 30, 2026
Level 3 → Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Nepal was lowered to Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). The advisory notes the nationwide demonstrations that began in September 2025 have stopped and the security situation is stable.
Source: travel.state.gov advisory update, March 30, 2026

Is Nepal safe? What the official advisory says

in Nepal due to civil unrest .

The nationwide demonstrations that began in September 2025 have stopped, and the security situation is stable. However, demonstrations and local unrest can still happen, particularly in cities.

Demonstrations can start with little warning and may quickly turn violent. Stay away from large crowds and follow the instructions of local authorities.

Emergency services

Medical services have limited ability to handle regular and emergency care. Review the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information.

Hospitals in Kathmandu are usually better than in other areas, but they can be crowded, may lack some equipment or medicines, and often ask that you pay before treatment. Medical treatment of foreigners is not paid for by the Government of Nepal.

Bring the medicines you need, get travel health insurance that covers medical evacuation, and understand you might need to go to another country for serious treatment.

Natural disasters

Nepal regularly experiences earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Earthquakes can happen suddenly with little warning, including in the Kathmandu Valley.

During the monsoon season from June to September, heavy rain can cause flash floods and landslides. These can block roads, damage buildings, and make it hard to get help in an emergency.

Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Nepal .

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of March 30, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Nepal travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Nepal?

As of March 30, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Nepal at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

What does Level 2 mean?

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

When did the Nepal travel advisory last change?

The most recent change we have on record was on March 30, 2026: Nepal was lowered to Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). The advisory notes the nationwide demonstrations that began in September 2025 have stopped and the security situation is stable.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Nepal?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated March 19, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.