Nepal Issues Safety Advisory as West Asia Tensions Intensify

United States and Israel launched a series of attacks on Iran and Iran took retaliatory measures on Saturday, the safety and security of over 1.7 million Nepali nationals living and working across the region has become paramount.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a comprehensive advisory to Nepali nationals residing in Israel, Iran, and other countries in West Asia, urging them to remain vigilant amid escalating tensions in the region.

Advisory to Nepali Nationals in Israel and Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal, is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East. In this context, Nepali nationals currently residing in Israel and Iran are advised to take the following precautionary measures:

1. Strictly adhere to the security advisories and instructions issued by the competent authorities of Israel and Iran.
2. Remain indoors as much as possible, stay vigilant, exercise due caution, and maintain regular contact with the Nepali community in your respective locations.
3. Refrain from traveling without prior authorization from the relevant authorities of Israel and Iran.
4. Maintain regular communication with the Ministry in Kathmandu, the Embassy of Nepal in Tel Aviv, and the Embassy of Nepal in Doha in the contact details provided below.
5. Nepali nationals planning to travel to Israel or Iran are strongly advised to defer their travel plans until the situation in both countries stabilizes.
6. Nepali nationals residing and working in other Middle Eastern countries are advised to constantly monitor developments and follow precautionary measures as suggested by the competent authorities of the respective countries.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kathmandu: Contact Details:

Telephone: +977-9862678437

E-mail: waa@mofa.gov.np

Embassy of Nepal Tel Aviv, Israel:

Telephone: +972-545582077

Email: telaviv@nepalembassyil.com

Embassy of Nepal, Doha, Qatar:

Telephone: +974- 6621 4419

Email: eondoha@mofa.gov.np

Advisory by Government of Nepal, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs