Nepal Customs

There are no restrictions on the import and export of foreign currency is not (the declaration of large sums required). Nepalese rupee can not be imported and exported from Nepal, the currency can be exchanged in Nepal, it can be done only at arm's length from the Kathmandu International Airport and only the amount of not more than 15% from that indicated in the bank records for an exchange. At land border crossings reverse exchange is not possible, there is help or not.

At the point of entry into the country, all baggage is subject to careful examination. Duty-free importation of up to 100 cigarettes or 25 cigars, up to 1.5 liters. alcoholic drinks or 12 cans of beer, up to 15 rolls of film and personal belongings. Separately processed 1 movie and a video camera, 1 radio, 1 tape, 1 bicycles, watches, 1 set of fountain pens, and 15 audio cassettes and electronic goods - imports of these items is only possible provided that they are declaring and re-exported from the country. Strictly prohibits the importation of drugs, weapons and military equipment. Prohibited the export of gold, silver, precious stones, wild animals, their skins and horns, drugs and raw materials for their production. Tourists may bring back souvenirs (with special certificates can be shipped and antiques at the age of no more than 100 years). The export of any metal statues, icons and paintings depicting the gods, resolved only with the permission of the Department of Archeology of Nepal.