From Jan 1, new information system to centralize foreign citizen records nationwide

Kathmandu, Dec 29: The Department of Immigration has revealed plans to roll out the Foreign Citizen Management Information System starting January 1, 2026.     

This initiative aims to bolster the security of foreign visitors in Nepal, streamline information sharing, curb potential criminal activities, and promote tourism in the country.     

The initial phase of this information system will be implemented within Kathmandu Valley. Today, the Department of Immigration hosted an event to collect feedback from relevant organizations and agencies on the systematic rollout of this system.     

Director and Spokesperson for the Department, Tikaram Dhakal, announced that a special event will be held to inaugurate the system. He noted that input was gathered from necessary organizations for this initiative.     

In its first phase, the system will be mandatory for star hotels located in Kathmandu Valley. The second phase, commencing on March 1, will see the system implemented across all star hotels, airlines, tour and travel companies, and money exchange services nationwide, with plans to gradually extend it to all types of hotels, guest houses, and services offered by both public and private institutions.     

To ensure the effective implementation of this information system, all agencies providing services to foreign nationals must register within the system.     

Spokesperson Dhakal also emphasized the urgency of prompt enrollment, given the limited time before the system's launch and the current low number of participating agencies.(RSS)