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Passports
& Visas

Every high-altitude expedition starts with clear documentation. This guide outlines entry requirements, trekking permits, and health regulations for our current destinations.

Important Notice: Border regulations and visa fees can change without prior notice. Always verify official requirements with your local embassy or official immigration authority prior to departure.

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HimalayaNepal
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Tourist Visa

Visa on Arrival or eVisa

Available at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) or online in advance via the official portal nepaliport.immigration.gov.np.

15 days: USD $30  ·  30 days: USD $50  ·  90 days: USD $125

Requirements

Mandatory Documents

Passport valid for at least 6 months, blank pages, 2 passport photos, verified travel insurance, return flight ticket.

Mandatory Local Guide Rule: Solo trekking without a licensed guide is prohibited across major Nepali regions. Nomads of Altitude coordinates all required licensed guides and digital e-TIMS permits for every participant.

TIMS Card

e-TIMS Registration

Digital tracking permit mandatory for Annapurna, Langtang, and most trekking zones. Coordinated by our agency.

NPR 2,000 (~USD 15) per person

Everest Region

Sagarmatha & Khumbu Entry

Required for Everest Base Camp routes. Includes Sagarmatha National Park entry and Khumbu Municipality fees.

USD $30 + Khumbu local fee

Annapurna Region

ACAP Permit

Annapurna Conservation Area Permit required for Circuit and Base Camp expeditions. Verified at field checkpoints.

NPR 3,000 (~USD 22)

Restricted Areas

RAP Permit

Special permits for Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Dolpo. Requires minimum 2 trekkers and certified local guide.

Manaslu: USD $75–100/week  ·  Mustang: USD $50/day

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East AfricaTanzania
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Tourist eVisa

Online Application

Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz 2 to 4 weeks prior to departure. Visa on arrival is also available at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Standard: USD $50  ·  US Citizens: USD $100

Entry Checklist

Requirements

Passport valid 6+ months with 1 blank page, return travel ticket, proof of trip confirmation.

KINAPA Permit

Kilimanjaro National Park

Mandatory park entrance, camping, and rescue fees. Coordinated directly by Nomads of Altitude within your expedition package.

Included in expedition quote

Health Requirement

Yellow Fever Vaccination

Mandatory certificate if arriving from or transiting (>12h) through a yellow fever endemic country (e.g. Kenya, Ethiopia). Not required for direct flights from Europe or USA.

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North AfricaMorocco
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Visa Exemption

EU, UK, USA, Canada, Australia…

Citizens of 70+ nations can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Free Entry

eVisa Option

Non-exempt nationalities

Electronic visa available via acces-maroc.ma. Approval generally processed in 24 to 72 hours.

Toubkal Regulations

Certified Guide Policy

Trekking in Mount Toubkal National Park requires an official certified mountain guide and identification checks at Imlil checkpoints. Fully arranged by Nomads of Altitude.

Included in expedition

Health & Vaccinations

High-altitude environments demand careful physical and medical preparation. Consult a travel medicine specialist or your physician at least 6 weeks before departure.

Core Vaccines

  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio (up to date)
  • Hepatitis A & B
  • Typhoid Fever
  • Rabies (recommended for remote mountain regions)

Nepal / Himalaya

  • Altitude sickness medication (e.g. Acetazolamide / Diamox)
  • Water purification tablets or UV filter
  • Helicopter medical evacuation insurance mandatory

Tanzania & Morocco

  • Tanzania: Yellow Fever certificate (if required by flight route)
  • Tanzania: Malaria prophylaxis for lowland transit
  • Morocco: Standard high-altitude personal medical kit

Mandatory Insurance

Standard travel insurance does not cover high-altitude trekking or helicopter search and rescue. A specialized policy matching your expedition maximum altitude is strictly required to participate.

Insurance Requirements →
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Helicopter Rescue

Must explicitly include search, rescue, and airlift without altitude capping below peak height.

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Medical Repatriation

Full coverage for hospital stays and emergency international medical transport.

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