Nepal Finalizing New Integrated Immigration Law to Replace 2049 Act

Ratopati February 13, 2026

Nepal Finalizing New Integrated Immigration Law to Replace 2049 Act

Kathmandu. Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has stated that the process of enacting a new and integrated law to replace the old Immigration Act of 2049 BS is in its final stages.

Minister Aryal made this statement while responding during a discussion on the report of the Committee on Public Policy and Delegated Legislation in the National Assembly. He further mentioned that the government is taking concrete steps to make the immigration administration fully digital and technology-friendly.

He clarified that the government is serious about removing the weaknesses in the existing act and regulations. Home Minister Aryal committed to seriously incorporating the constructive suggestions received from honorable members in the National Assembly into policy formulation.

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