Online Vehicle Registration System Launched for Tourists Arriving via Land Routes

The government has introduced an online system allowing tourists from India and other third countries entering via land routes to submit vehicle details and pay duties online. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced that this new online system will eliminate the difficulties faced by tourists at border points. The Customs Department will issue a QR code after verifying the online submissions, enabling vehicles to enter Nepal smoothly. Kathmandu, 22 Baisakh.

Under the Ministry of Finance, the Customs Department has developed and implemented a new online platform for foreign vehicles entering Nepal by land to register details and pay duties. With this system, tourists from India and other third countries can now complete vehicle registration and fee payments online. Previously, vehicles had to obtain a temporary permit physically at customs points and return to border posts once the travel period ended.

With the launch of the online system, tourists can now apply for vehicle permits, pay fees, and conveniently travel to Nepal from their homes. Minister Wagle stated, “The government has initiated this service as part of its commitment to provide good governance and efficient, high-quality public services.” Customs Department Director General Shyam Prasad Mainali noted that the vehicle permits for tourists entering from abroad are now fully digital.

According to him, travelers and tourists entering Nepal can declare their foreign vehicle details online themselves, enhancing transparency and efficiency in the process. The revenue collected by the government can also be paid online or at bank counters. After payment, the issued QR code will allow vehicles to enter Nepal. The department confirmed that this service has been developed under the Nepal National Single Window System through the Temporary Import Vehicle (TIV) module. Currently, the service applies only to vehicles used by Indian and third-country tourists entering Nepal by land.