In April 2025, Nepal's National Assembly passed an Integrated Tourism Bill, first read in Parliament on 18 April, that would require Everest applicants to submit proof of climbing at least one peak over 7,000 m in Nepal. The aim is to reduce inexperienced climbers, congestion and accidents.
In short: The bill also requires the expedition sirdar and mountain guides to be Nepali citizens. It still needed approval by the House of Representatives; check the latest rules before planning an expedition.
Why now
The proposal followed the deadliest season in 2023 and recurring queues near the summit. Popular 7,000 m peaks in Nepal include Himlung Himal. See our Himlung expedition and Everest costs.