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title: Nepal visa for citizens of Sierra Leone
description: "Citizens of Sierra Leone can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $25. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nepal visa for citizens of Sierra Leone

Citizens of Sierra Leone 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.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $25
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (cash or card)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated airport** — Enter Nepal through Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) or other land border with visa-on-arrival facility.
2. **Proceed to visa-on-arrival counter** — Fill out the visa application form and pay the fee in USD (cash or card).
3. **Submit documents and receive visa** — Present passport, photos, form, and payment; visa sticker is affixed on arrival.
4. **Pass through immigration** — Proceed to immigration check with the issued visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from arrival date.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos (35mm x 45mm).
- **Visa application form (on arrival)** (Travel): Completed at immigration counter.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Nepal.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing ability to cover stay.
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Travel, optional): Recommended to show accommodation details.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** At least USD 50 per day of stay
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask to see proof of funds.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain entry points (airports and some land borders).
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity to avoid denial.
- Have exact USD cash for fee to avoid exchange issues.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket.** — Book a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Inadequate funds for stay.** — Carry sufficient cash or proof of funds.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Sierra Leone need a visa for Nepal?

Citizens of Sierra Leone can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of Sierra Leone stay in Nepal?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Nepal visa cost for citizens of Sierra Leone?

Government fee: $25.

### What documents do citizens of Sierra Leone need for Nepal?

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Visa application form (on arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel reservation or invitation letter.

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

At least 6 months.

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