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title: Nepal visa for citizens of Malawi
description: "Citizens of Malawi can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nepal visa for citizens of Malawi

Citizens of Malawi can get a visa on arrival in Nepal.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival · Tourist Visa on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Travel to Nepal by air (Tribhuvan International Airport) or via a designated land border crossing.
2. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Follow signs to the visa on arrival section before immigration.
3. **Fill out visa application form** — Complete the arrival card or use the online pre-fill form (print or digital).
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, form, and pay the visa fee in USD cash.
5. **Receive visa sticker** — An immigration officer affixes the visa sticker into your passport.
6. **Proceed to immigration** — Present your passport with visa stamp for entry clearance.
7. **Collect baggage and exit** — Retrieve luggage and proceed through customs.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 1 blank page)** (Identity): Must be valid beyond arrival date by at least 6 months.
- **Passport-size photograph (2 copies)** (Identity): Standard visa photo specifications.
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Can be completed on arrival or online via the official portal.
- **Visa fee payment (USD cash)** (Financial): Must be paid in US dollars; credit cards not accepted. Bills must be in good condition.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Nepal.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Supporting): Hotel booking or invitation letter.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival processing may take several hours, especially at Kathmandu airport.
- Visa fee must be paid in USD cash (bills issued after 2003, in good condition).
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and one blank page.
- Overstaying your visa can lead to fines and deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Check passport expiry and renew if needed before travel.
- **No onward or return ticket** — Book a confirmed exit ticket from Nepal.
- **Inadequate visa fee or wrong currency** — Carry exact USD cash in acceptable condition.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Malawi need a visa for Nepal?

Citizens of Malawi can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Visa type: Tourist Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of Malawi stay in Nepal?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Malawi need for Nepal?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 1 blank page); Passport-size photograph (2 copies); Visa application form; Visa fee payment (USD cash); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Nepal?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/

## Sources

- [Nepal Travel Advisory | Travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Nepal.html)
- [अन अराइभल भिषा](https://immigration.gov.np/page/visa-on-arrival)
- Visa policy of Nepal - Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org, third-party site)
- [nepaliport.immigration.gov.np](https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/)

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