Whether you're relocating to Nepal for a new career, for a change of scenery, or to have the opportunity to trek through the Himalayas, your international move will require a lot of meticulous planning and proper documentation to ensure a stress-free experience.
Read on for information on required documents, custom regulations and restrictions and more!
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
No foreign country will allow you to visit, much less live there without the proper documentation. You will also need additional documents when clearing customs. These documents should be received a minimum of 20 to 30 days in advance of the arrival of your shipment to avoid any additional charges or demurrage.
When moving to Nepal, you will need:
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Valid Passport
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Valid Visa
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Certificate of Employment
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Personal contact information
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Import License (issued by the Department of Commerce, for restricted items)
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Valued Inventory (in English) describing contents of cartons. (Note: PBO - Packed by Owner and
miscellaneous are not acceptable).
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Original Insurance Certificate
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CTD (Customs Transit Declaration) for shipments cleared at Indian ports.
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Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment.
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For Diplomatic shipments, a Diplomatic Exemption Certificate issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is
required.
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Duty-Free Exemption Certificate issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with CIF value is required for
privileged persons.
SHIPPING REGULATIONS
Upon moving to Nepal, you must be present at customs clearance, and be prepared to have all of your shipments inspected by authorized personnel. Things to keep in mind:
- Privileged persons are free of Customs duties and taxes on their household goods and shipments
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Duty-free import is valid for six months from your arrival date in Nepal
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Shipment must be co-signed to owner's full name and address in Nepal
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Shipments are subject to control and inspection by Indian Customs since they are often routed via Calcutta. CTD is required.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Most countries have a list of items that are not allowed in the country whatsoever. In Nepal, some items you cannot import are:
- Beef and beef products
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Drugs
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Pornography
RESTRICTED ITEMS
When shipping a new item to Nepal, you should have an invoice as well as a Certificate of Origin document. You should also be aware of the numerous items that are subject to duty fees when shipping to Nepal. Some of these items include:
- Electronics and/or electrical goods
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Cosmetics
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New/never used items
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Antique furniture or goods
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Pure silver or gold must be declared at the time of your arrival in the country, and must be exported upon your departure
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Weapons and ammunition can only be imported with prior consent from the Government of Nepal
MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS
If you're relocating to Nepal for work, or any other reason that requires daily travel, you'll probably want to consider taking your vehicle with you. If you plan on shipping your vehicle to Nepal, you will need:
- Vehicle registration
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Invoice showing model, engine and chassis number
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Car Ownership Certificate (for used vehicles)
Those moving to Nepal may not, however, bring any vehicle that is more than five years old.
PETS AND ANIMAL REGULATIONS
You won't have to worry too much about leaving your pets behind when moving to Nepal, just as long as your pet has an updated health certificate. Pets can travel to Nepal as accompanied or unaccompanied baggage, but be aware that you will need to be present at customs for the clearance of your pet.
INTERNATIONAL MOVES
International moves are much more complex than a local or long distance move, as they come with numerous expenses and strict custom regulations, and there aren't global regulations for international moves. Thus, the most important part of your move will be finding full-service international movers and freight forwarders that have proper licensure and insurance.
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