Safety & Advisories

An American Tried to Sneak Into Nepal With No Passport. Here's What Actually Happens.

A 36-year-old Californian claiming to be an ex-US Special Forces soldier was chased down by villagers and border guards trying to slip into Nepal…

By Laxman Rawal · Jul 19, 2026

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In July 2026, a man calling himself a former US Navy Special Forces operator was tackled near a Nepal border post by local villagers and paramilitary guards after trying to walk into the country with no passport, no visa, and a Chinese passport that wasn't…

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What this means for trekkers

What this means for you None of this is a warning to genuine travellers — it's reassurance. If you're flying into Tribhuvan International Airport or crossing at any of the six official land posts with a passport and the visa fee in hand, Nepali immigration is…

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