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Photography & Drones — Nepal

What travelers need to know about photography & drones in Nepal. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Photography & Drones in Nepal: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Drones are strictly regulated throughout Nepal: register the drone with CAAN for a Unique Identification Number, then get flight permission from the Home Ministry and other authorities — registration alone is not authorization to fly.

§ US State Dept — Nepal

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