SATV Kathmandu Sept 03: The Department of Immigration has announced that it will implement the Foreign Nationals Registration and Tracking System (FNRTS) from September 17, 2025, in a bid to regulate the entry, stay, and activities of foreigners in Nepal.

According to the department, the system will be introduced in phases. In the first phase, it will be enforced in all star hotels within the Kathmandu Valley starting September 17. In the second phase, beginning November 16, the system will be expanded to all star hotels, airlines, tours and travel agencies, money exchangers, and gradually extended to other hotels, guest houses, and service providers.

The department stated that the system has been designed to maintain records of foreign nationals, enhance their safety, facilitate search and rescue operations in emergencies, and ensure better coordination with security agencies and tourism stakeholders.

Public and private institutions serving foreign nationals are required to integrate with the system.

Details about registration and user manuals are available on the Immigration Department's website.