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title: Nepal visa for citizens of Tanzania
description: "Citizens of Tanzania can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nepal visa for citizens of Tanzania

Citizens of Tanzania 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://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/visa

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Recommended at least USD 500 or equivalent

## How to apply

1. **Optional: Pre-fill online application** — Complete the online visa application at the official portal to reduce waiting time at arrival
2. **Arrive at Nepalese port of entry** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter after passing immigration check
3. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the arrival visa form (available at counter) if not pre-filled online
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, completed form, and pay the visa fee in cash (USD or other accepted currencies)
5. **Biometric enrollment** — Provide fingerprints and have your photograph taken
6. **Receive visa stamp** — Visa sticker is affixed to passport; proceed to baggage claim or onward travel

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- **Visa Application Form** (Travel): Can be completed on arrival or pre-filled online
- **Passport Photograph** (Identity, optional): Not always required; biometric capture is done on arrival
- **Return/Onward Ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel required for visa issuance
- **Hotel Reservation** (Travel, optional): Recommended for smooth processing
- **Proof of Funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or sufficient cash recommended

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** USD 500 equivalent
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Travelers cheques

## Good to know

- Have exact change in USD or major currencies; ATMs available after immigration but limited
- Peak hours can cause long queues; arriving on a flight with many travelers may delay process
- Land border crossings (e.g., Kakarbhitta, Sunauli) may have different fee structures and limited facilities

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity from date of arrival
- **No onward/return ticket** — Carry a confirmed onward or return ticket
- **Previous immigration violation or overstay** — Maintain compliance with all previous visa conditions
- **Inability to pay visa fee** — Carry sufficient cash in acceptable currencies (USD, EUR, etc.)

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Tanzania can get a visa on arrival in Nepal. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Passport; Visa Application Form; Return/Onward Ticket; Passport Photograph; Hotel Reservation; Proof of Funds.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/visa

## Sources

- [online.nepalimmigration.gov.np](https://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/visa)

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