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Asia-Pacific drone rules

Nepal drone laws for travelers

Nepal has great mountain value, but foreign visitors should register first and get flight permission.

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Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal

Nepal

Permit path required

Registration and flight permission

Nepal has great mountain value, but foreign visitors should register first and get flight permission.

Bring it

Carry CAAN registration and permission documents in case customs or police ask.

Register it

CAAN publishes an online drone registration/UIN process.

Fly it

Not a casual fly-anywhere destination; foreign documentation is required.

Map check

Avoid airports, security areas, crowds, heritage sites, and national parks without specific permission.

Before you travel

  1. 01Complete online drone registration/UIN.
  2. 02Prepare purpose/commitment letter and flight permission application.
  3. 03Carry passport/visa plus local/site no-objection letters where required.

Operating notes

Max altitude
Permit-specific; use 120 m / 400 ft as a conservative ceiling unless CAAN authorizes otherwise.
Recreational
Not a casual fly-anywhere destination; foreign documentation is required.
Commercial work
Requires CAAN permission and likely local, client, or government clearances.
Airspace
Avoid airports, security areas, crowds, heritage sites, and national parks without specific permission.