| CUSTOMS
AND AIRPORTS
Customs
All
baggage must be declared and cleared through the customs on arrival
at the port of entry. Passengers arriving at Tribhuvan International
Airport (TIA) without any dutiable goods can proceed through the
Green Channel for quick clearance without a baggage check. If you
are carrying dutiable articles, you have to pass through the Red
Channel for detailed customs clearance.
Import
Apart
from used personal belongings, visitors are allowed to bring to
Nepal free of duty cigarette (200) or cigars (50), distilled liquor
(one 1.15 liter bottle), and film (15 rolls). You can also bring
in the following articles free of duty on condition that you take
them out with you when you leave binoculars, movie or video camera,
still camera, laptop computer, and portable music system.
Export
It
is illegal to export objects over 100 years old (sacred images,
paintings, manuscripts) that are valued for culture and religious
reasons. Visitors are advised not to purchase such items as they
are Nepal's cultural heritage and belong here. The Department of
Archaeology (tel 213701, 213702) at Ramshah Path near Singha Durbar
has to certify all metal statues, sacred paintings and similar objects
before they are allowed to be sent or carried out of the country.
Handicraft dealers and travel agents are able to assist you in this
process. For more information on customs matters, contact the Chief
Customs Administrator, TIA Customs Office; tel 470110, 472266.
Airport
Tax
As
per the decision of His Majesty's Government of Nepal dated 2001/02/19,
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has announced a hike in the airport
taxes at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) and other domestic
airports, with immediate effect. The revised airport taxes are as
follows
1
International Sector TIA Other Airports
a) SAARC Regions Rs. 700/- Rs. 500/-
b) Other Countries Rs. 1000/- Rs. 750/-
2.
Internal ( Domestic) Sector
a) Rs 150/- at TIA, Pokhara, Bhadrapur, Biratnagar, Simara, Bhairawa,
Lukla, Neplagunj, Jomsom and Meghauli Airports.
b) Rs 125/- at Rajbiraj, Janakpur, Bharatpur, Tikapur, Dang, Surkeht,
Dhangadi and Mahendranagar.
c)
Other Airports which does not fall under the category of (a) and
(b) will be charged Rs.50/-
Note
In addition, VAT will be imposed on above mentioned Airport Taxes.
The
new Airport Tax is equally applicable to Nepalese as well as non-Nepalese
citizens flying from Nepal.
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