Austrian Honorary Consulate of Nepal

Commemorating International Women’s Day, the acclaimed Austrian film MEHRUNISA, produced and directed by Austrian filmmaker Sandeep Kumar, was screened in Kathmandu by the Austrian Embassy and Austrian Cultural Forum, New Delhi, in coordination with the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Nepal.

The screening, held at QFX Cinema, Chhaya Centre, was attended by 150 viewers and received an overwhelmingly positive response. The event was organized in collaboration with the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN), celebrating culture, storytelling, and women’s voices.

This coming Wednesday,18th March 2026, premiere in Nepal , an Austrian film by Sandeep Kumar. Brought to you by The Austrian Embassy and Honorary Consulate of Austria in Nepal @ QFX Cinema, Chaya Centre, Thamel at 4pm, in collaboration with Federation of Woman Entrepreneurs' Associations of Nepal.

Important notice from Nepal Tourism Board.

Soon to be screened in Kathmandu, Nepal. Stay tuned for the details & announcement.

To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Austrian Cultural Forum and the Austrian Embassy New Delhi, in collaboration with six Austrian Honorary Consulates across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka, present special screenings of the award-winning film Mehrunisa by Vienna-based filmmaker Sandeep Kumar.

Hosted in partnership with local women’s organizations, the screenings celebrate women’s voices, resilience and empowerment while strengthening Austrian–Indian cultural ties.

The film stars the legendary Farrukh Jaffar, who delivered her first leading performance at the age of 88, in a powerful story about reclaiming identity and challenging deeply rooted patriarchal norms.

Premiering at the International Film Festival of India, Mehrunisa has been showcased at major international festivals including Diagonale and the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart, earning global recognition and awards.

✨ A cinematic tribute to courage, dignity, and the enduring strength of women.

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Happy New Year 2026. The Austrian Consulate wish you all a very peaceful, eventful and prosperous New Year.

To all Austrian Citizen in Nepal please read the following status report from Nepal Tourism Board. If you need any assistance please reach out to the Honorary Austrian Consulate and/or to nearest police or government authorities if you happen to be trekking or in remote area. Stay alert. Stay safe.

Notice regarding Vienna Conference on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings.

The Honorary Austrian Consulate, Kathmandu extends its warm and best wishes on the joyous occasion of great festival of DASHAIN.

Please take a note of this notice from Nepal Tourism Board.

NTB Notice

09/09/2025 - 001

Dear Travelers and Tourism Industry Friends,

Due to ongoing protests by genZ Nepal, curfew has been imposed in several cities across Nepal. For your safety, we humbly advise you to stay indoors, avoid large gatherings, and follow local authority guidelines.

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is currently closed until further notice.
Travelers who are stranded are advised to contact their respective Embassies or reach out to the Tourist Police at hotline 1144 for assistance.

If you need any further communication/information to coordinate, please contact the following officials of NTB :

For overall coordination :
Mr. Deepak R Joshi: 9851244299

For Pokhara related coordination :
Mr. Mani Lamichane: 9851024366

For Kathmandu related coordination :
Ms. Shradha Shrestha: 9856029214
Ms. Archana Rana: 9841047438
Mr Sudhan Subedi: 9851065336
Mr. Sitaram Dahal: 9851217806
Mr. Prem Bhattarai: 9849763497

For TIA airport related coordination :
Mr. Sunil Pathak: 9846967180

Thank you🙏
— Nepal Tourism Board

Issued in interest of all Austrian citizen in Nepal. Please stay safe and connected.

The Austrian Consulate, Kathmndu will remain closed from 3rd August 2025 till 17th August 2025. During this period there will be no verification & legalization on the academic documents from the consulate & legalization on the documents required for visa processing for resident permit.

However, documents like birth certificate, marriage certificate, family relationship certificate & police clearance certificate can be legalized in the Austrian embassy, New Delhi at the time of visa application for resident permit in my absence in Nepal.

Austrian Consulate opens from 18th August 2025.

Archana Shrestha
Hon. Vice Consul
Austrian Consulate
Kathmandu