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Ministry of Foreign Affairs News

2021/9/22

Prime Minister Suga to Visit the United States of America (September 23-26, 2021)
2021/9/22

Foreign Minister Motegi to Visit New York (September 22-24, 2021)
2021/8/16

Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Middle East (August 15-24, 2021)
2021/7/15

Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Central American and Caribbean Countries (July 15–21, 2021)

News from the Embassy

2021/10/12

Japan Hands Over Health Training Center and Emergency Shelter (October 12, 2021)
2021/10/4

Japan Assists COVID-19 Situation in Nepal: 6 Japanese-made ambulances (October 4, 2021)
2021/9/27

9.27 NEW MEASURES FOR BORDER ENFORCEMENT (18) (ANNEX) [51KB]
2021/9/27

9.27 NEW MEASURES FOR BORDER ENFORCEMENT (18) [37KB]
2021/9/27

9.27 Attachment on NEW MEASURES FOR BORDER ENFORCEMENT [53KB]
2021/9/23

Ambassador Kikuta Congratulates Hon. Dr. Narayan Khadka, Minister for Foreign Affairs for his appointment (September 23, 2021)
2021/9/20

Ambassador Kikuta: Message for the Seventh Constitution Day
2021/9/18

9.18 Important Notice on Re-entry into Japan [64KB]
2021/9/18

9.18 NEW MEASURES FOR BORDER ENFORCEMENT （17） [681KB]
2021/9/15

Japan Assisted the Reconstruction of Namuna Machhindra Secondary School: Ambassador Kikuta's speech (September 15, 2021)
2021/9/1

Japan Supports Improvements in Water Access and Agriculture Income (September 1, 2021)
2021/8/23

The remaining second-batch of Japan-pledged AstraZeneca vaccines for Nepal arrived (August 23, 2021)
2021/8/21

A part of second-batch of Japanese-made AstraZeneca vaccines arrived (August 21, 2021)
2021/8/19

The rest of Japan-pledged COVID-19 vaccine will arrive to Nepal in a few days (August 19, 2021)
2021/8/10

Japanese donated AstraZeneca vaccines are used for the second jabs of senior citizens (August 9, 2021)
2021/8/8

Following the handover ceremony on August 7, Japanese donated COVID-19 vaccines arrived (August 8, 2021)
2021/8/7

Japanese-made AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Kathmandu (August 7, 2021)
2021/8/4

Japanese-made COVID-19 vaccine is now airlifted to Nepal (August 4, 2021)
2021/8/4

Ambassador KIKUTA confirmed with State Minister Shrestha to fight against the COVID-19 together (August 4, 2021)
2021/7/26

7.26 WARNING: The fraud case which disguises as an Embassy staff [39KB]
2021/7/22

Ambassador KIKUTA shares the views with Prime Minister Deuba for strengthening the bilateral relationship between Japan and Nepal (July 22, 2021)
2021/7/19

Japanese Ambassador Kikuta Congratulates Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba for his appointment and the successful vote of confidence at the Parliament (July 19, 2021)
2021/7/16

Emergency Grant Aid for logistical support including transportation of the vaccines manufactured in Japan to be donated through the COVAX facility
2021/7/13

Japan donates about 1.6 million doses of Japanese-made COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine for Nepali friends (July 13, 2021)
2021/7/12

Policy Studies in Japan: Scholarships for Young Nepali Government Officials (July 12, 2021)
2021/6/29

6.28 NEW MEASURES FOR BORDER ENFORCEMENT [69KB]
2021/6/22

Japan provides Digital Elevation Technology for Disaster Resilience and more Oxygen Generators (June 22, 2021)
2021/6/21

6.21 IMPORTANT NOTICE：RESUMPTION OF VISA SERVICE [65KB]
2021/6/21

Condolences Message from Ambassador Kikuta (June 21, 2021)
2021/6/14

Ambassador Kikuta’s contribution article: Tackling COVID-19 Together with the International Community -Japan Co-hosted COVAX Summit -
2021/6/4

Japan further assists the COVAX facility: COVID-19 vaccinations for all
2021/6/3

Japan Assists COVID-19 Situation in Nepal:160 Oxygen Generators for Hospitals - Ambassador KIKUTA's statement (June 3, 2021)
2021/5/25

5.25 NEW MEASURES FOR BORDER ENFORCEMENT [48KB]
2021/5/19

5.18 NEW MEASURES FOR BORDER ENFORCEMENT (13) [63KB]
2021/5/19

Japanese Technical Cooperation Programs: Training Nepali Government Specialists for the Future of Nepal (May 19, 2021)
2021/5/18

Tackling COVID-19 Together: Japan Assists Nepal with More Medical Equipment (May 18, 2021)
2021/5/13

5.12 Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19): Denial of the re-entry from India, Pakistan and Nepal
2021/5/7

5.7 New Measures for Border Enforcement: all the travelers who enter and return to Japan from India, Pakistan or Nepal
2021/5/4

Notice: Temporary change of the Embassy phone number
2021/4/29

Japanese Government honors Ms. YAMANE Masako [121KB]
2021/4/27

4.27 IMPORTANT NOTICE ON SUSPENSION OF VISA SERVICE (in response to the prohibitory orders) [71KB]
2021/4/26

Japan Extends Grant Aid for Improvement of Medical Equipment in Advanced Public Hospitals
2021/4/19

Ambassador Kikuta: Speech at the Handover Ceremony of the reconstructed Patan Secondary School, Lalitpur (April 19, 2021)
2021/4/16

Ambassador Kikuta presented his credentials to the Rt. Hon. President Mrs. Bhandari: He emphasizes the special intimacy between Japan and Nepal
2021/4/14

Ambassador Kikuta: Message for Nepali New Year 2078
2021/4/7

Ambassador's interview by RSS
2021/4/2

Japan pleased with successful completion of the Melamchi Water Supply Project: Ambassador Kikuta’s message
2021/3/29

Nepal Television news on 10th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake (also available from right hand banner, "Japan Related Programs on NTV"
2021/3/23

3.23 For those who wish to enter Japan (regarding visa application) [83KB]
2021/3/19

3.18 NEW MEASURES FOR BORDER ENFORCEMENT (10) [53KB]
2021/3/16

Japanese Assistance for Child Labor Reduction Project In Makwanpur District [112KB]
2021/3/15

Valid Format of Certificate of Negative Result (Certificate of Inspection) is available from here
2021/3/15

3.12 All person who enter to Japan has to provide a certificate of inspection after March 19, 2021 [58KB]
2021/3/11

Ten years after the Great East Japan Earthquake (Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs MOTEGI Toshimitsu)
2021/3/10

[UPDATE] Important notice: New visa service by VFS Global
2021/3/9

Japanese Assistance for Livelihood Improvement through Agriculture in Sindhupalchowk District [125KB]
2021/3/9

Japanese Assistance for Improvement of New Born and Child Health Project in Banke District [125KB]
2021/3/9

Japanese Assistance for Water and Sanitation Facilities Construction and Hygiene Education Intervention Project for Primary and Secondary Schools in Mugu District [115KB]
2021/3/8

New Ambassador H.E. Mr. KIKUTA Yutaka's Message
2021/3/8

Nepal among the first countries in Asia to receive COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX Facility
2021/3/8

3.5 New Measures for Boarder Enforcement [59KB]
2021/3/5

[REMINDER] 12.27 [Important Notice] Temporary suspension of applying visa for new entry into Japan: foreign nationals who possess COE and who wish to visit as short-term stay for business [44KB]
2021/3/4

Important notice: New visa service by VFS Global
2021/3/4

Japan Constructs Classrooms for Specialized Courses in Agriculture in Gulmi District [108KB]
2021/3/1

Japanese Assistance for the Project for Improvement of Quality of Education in Quake-affected Areas and Marginalized Communities [112KB]
2021/2/24

Japanese Assistance for Reducing Maternal and Child Health Disparities In Gadhawa Rural Municipality, Dang District [93KB]
2021/2/24

Japan Appoints Mr. TAKADA “Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador” [193KB]
2021/2/19

Japan Extends Assistance to WFP Nepal for the Mother and Child Health and Nutrition Programme [461KB]
2021/2/17

Japanese Assistance for Rehabilitating School and Building School Resilience to Disaster in Sindhupalchowk, Nepal Phase II, 2nd Year [13KB]
2021/2/11

The Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation: Dr. NARATO Kenjiro for supporting medical services in Nepal [196KB]
2021/2/4

Japanese Assistance for DRR Project in Chitwan District [115KB]
2021/1/27

Japanese Assistance for New Classrooms in Jhapa District [13KB]
2021/1/22

Japanese Assistance for Building a Training Center and Emergency Shelter [13KB]
2021/1/22

Japanese Assistance for Purchasing Sanitary Napkin Making Machine [13KB]
2021/1/20

Japanese Assistance for Building a Vocational Training Center in Darchula District [13KB]
2021/1/20

Japanese Assistance for Treating Severe Burns [13KB]
2021/1/14

1.14 New measures for border enforcement (7) [52KB]
2021/1/14

1.14 New measures for border enforcement (6) [59KB]
2021/1/11

All persons who enter to Japan are required to submit a certificate of negative test result of pre-entry COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours (from the sampling time to departure time of the flight) from January 13, 2021 until lifting of the state of emergency in Japan, and the designated form of the certificate is available here
2021/1/6

To persons entering or returning to Japan (Since you might be required completion entering the questionnaire on the website when check-in at the airport please finish filling out the questionnaire on the website beforehand) [254KB]
2021/1/6

Japan Assists Dadeldhura Blood Bank with Equipment [14KB]
2020/12/27

Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020/11/11

Japanese Assistance for the Construction of a Mental Health Therapeutic Center [13KB]
2020/11/6

Japan Assists Construction of a Hostel for Blind Women in Kathmandu Valley [13KB]
2020/11/6

Japanese Assistance for Medical Equipment for Treating Diabetic Retinopathy [14KB]
2020/11/3

2020 Autumn Conferment of Japanese Decorations on Foreign Nationals [482KB]
2020/10/30

Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020/10/30

Japan Foundation: Support Program for Organizations Providing Japanese-Language Education for Living and Working (Grants)
2020/10/30

Re-entry of foreign nationals with the status of residence
2020/10/19

Japan Foundation: Japanese Teaching Methods Program for Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker Candidates

North Korean Issues including Abduction