Section 2: Definitions

Unless the subject or the context otherwise requires, in this Act: –

(a) “Immigration” means the process of entering foreigners into Nepal, their stay therein, and their departure therefrom.

(b) “Foreigner” means any person at that time who is not a citizen of Nepal.

(c) “Passport” means a passport, travel document, or permit to visit, issued by the government of any country for visiting a foreign country, and this term also includes the laissez-passer issued by the United Nations Organisation.

(d) “Visa” means a permit issued by the Government of Nepal to a foreigner for entering into and staying in Nepal.

(e) “Department” means the Immigration Department established by the Government of Nepal to regulate the entry of foreigners into Nepal, their stay therein, and their departure therefrom, and to manage the arrival and departure of the citizens of Nepal.

(f) “Office” means the Immigration Office under the Department.

(g) “Director General” means the Head of the Department.

(h) “Immigration Officer” means the Officer in service in the Department and the Office, and it also includes the person in charge of the Office.

(i) “Trekking” means a journey to be made by a foreigner on foot with night haltage, and it also includes a journey on foot by a foreigner up to the base camp of the Himalaya range.

(j) “Prescribed” or “as prescribed” means prescribed or as prescribed in this Act or in the Rules framed hereunder.