Provision requiring cash to pay for on-arrival visa rescinded

KATHMANDU: The provision requiring foreign tourists arriving in Nepal via Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to possess cash for obtaining visa on arrival has been rescinded for the time being. It may be noted the Office of Immigration, TIA a few days ago issued a notice, asking tourists in need of on-arrival visa to carry cash of $200. The office cited that it was facing issues with the electronic payment system and foreign tourists were expected to pay the on-arrival visa fee in cash. The notice sparked a widespread public protest. Meanwhile, the immigration office has said the provision has been repealed for the time being. TIA General Manager Prem Nath Thakur confirmed the annulment of the previous decision. It is said works have begun since Monday to install the Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB) AMT booths at the immigration office. According to the office, two ATM booths and two POS machines are being installed at TIA for the convenience of foreign tourists.  Prior to this, only one ATM booth of Prabhu Bank was available here for services of tourists and the problem arose with the machine failing to read a master card. READ ALSO:

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