KATHMANDU: The Department of Immigration has initiated action against individuals involved in writing unauthorized remarks on the passports of Nepali citizens traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on visit visas.
An internal investigation has been launched to identify and penalize employees engaged in practices outside existing laws and official procedures.
The department clarified that there is no legal provision allowing departure restrictions or conditions beyond those defined by law. It emphasized ongoing efforts to curb fraud and exploitation faced by travelers at different stages of foreign travel.
Under a Government of Nepal decision dated October 30, 2025, departure procedures have been simplified.
Nepali citizens traveling on visit visas are permitted to leave the country through self-declaration, provided they hold a passport valid for at least six months, a confirmed flight ticket, and a valid visa for the destination country.
