Customs: Upon arrival in Nepal, all baggage must be declared and cleared through customs at the entry point. Personal belongings are allowed entry without duty. Passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) with no dutiable items can pass through the Green Channel for expedited clearance without a baggage check. If you are carrying dutiable goods, you will need to go through the Red Channel for a detailed customs inspection.
Import: Visitors can bring into Nepal, duty-free, used personal items as well as:
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Cigarettes (200 sticks) or cigars (50 sticks)
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Distilled liquor (one 1.15-liter bottle)
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Film (15 rolls)
Additionally, you can bring the following items duty-free, provided you take them with you when you leave:
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Binoculars
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Movie or video camera
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Still camera
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Laptop computer
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Portable music system
Export: Exporting antiques requires special certification from the Department of Archaeology, located at the National Archive Building, Ram Shah Path, Kathmandu. It is illegal to export items over 100 years old, such as sacred images, paintings, and manuscripts that hold cultural and religious significance. Visitors are advised against purchasing such items as they are integral to Nepal’s cultural heritage.
Driving into Nepal: Tourists entering Nepal overland with their own vehicles must carry an international carnet.
