Permit for foreign nationals

Solukhumbu (Nangpa La) — Restricted Area Permit

Permit for foreign nationals · Nepal

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In short

For visitors: permit in advance, via an agency.

Boundary area — 225 km²
Approximate boundary: a strip at the average distance
Checked against the act on 20 October 2026

Who may enter, and with what

Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.

Foreign nationals — permit in advance, via an agency. Foreigners need a special permit from the Department of Immigration for this area; it is issued only through a licensed trekking agency.Issued by: Department of Immigration of Nepal (Kathmandu, Pokhara office) — only through a licensed trekking agency · Fee: USD 20 per week for the first 4 weeks, then 25 per weekExceptions: Since 22.03.2026 a solo tourist may also get the permit — with a licensed guide, no more than 7 tourists per guide (as reported by The Himalayan Times on the department's announcement)Apply · Department of Immigration of Nepal (immigration.gov.np) · checked 20 October 2026

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Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Solukhumbu (Nangpa La) — Restricted Area Permit?

For visitors: permit in advance, via an agency. Foreigners need a special permit from the Department of Immigration for this area; it is issued only through a licensed trekking agency.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Department of Immigration of Nepal (Kathmandu, Pokhara office) — only through a licensed trekking agency. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

Yes: the zone has a boundary, and the trip plan will show a line if the route or an overnight stop falls inside.

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