A government-formed high-level committee will review immigration and visa-related issues but will not investigate irregularities, as it was not mandated to do so. The committee will only submit a report with policy-level suggestions.
The high-level study and investigation committee, formed to address long-standing issues related to immigration and visit visas, will not investigate irregularities, according to the government’s directive. Since the Cabinet decision on Asar 9 did not authorize the committee to probe such matters, it will focus solely on preparing a report with policy-level recommendations.
The committee, headed by former Chief Secretary Shankar Das Bairagi, officially began its work from Wednesday. It includes joint secretaries from six different ministries and is tasked with analyzing issues surrounding immigration management, visa systems, and the challenges arising from them. The report is to be submitted within three months.
The committee’s main objective is to improve immigration management and ensure smoother travel for citizens entering or exiting Nepal. It will review existing laws, regulations, procedures, and standards and suggest necessary amendments. Recommendations will also cover structural improvements, staff management, and inter-agency cooperation.
Additionally, the committee will study international best practices and suggest applicable solutions for Nepal. It will provide recommendations on problems faced by travelers using visit and working visas, and measures to prevent illegal stays abroad. The committee operates from the building of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology in Babarmahal, and is expected to recommend steps to make Nepal’s immigration system more technology-friendly, faster, and efficient.
This article was originally published on bajarkochirfar.com. Translated with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
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