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Nepal passport holders: Single entry for American Samoa. Fee: USD 40 (~USD 40). Processing: 2-4 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Not part of US visa system. Requires Entry Permit from American Samoa Immigration Office (NOT a US visa). Entry permit: USD 40 (~NPR 6,040). US visa does NOT grant entry. Very few Nepalese travel here annually.
Visa types: Entry Permit (Visitor); Sponsored Entry Permit; Work Permit (rare); No tourist visa per se — entry permit system. Must be sponsored by AS resident/business OR show return ticket + funds.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: Up to 30 days (tourist). Extensions possible up to 90 days. Note: US transit visa also required for stopover.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Completed entry permit application (form OA-1); Sponsor letter from AS resident/business OR proof of onward travel; Round-trip ticket; Bank statement; Hotel/accommodation proof; Police clearance (some categories); US transit visa (since flights route via Honolulu/Los Angeles).
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Not part of US visa system. Requires Entry Permit from American Samoa Immigration Office (NOT a US visa). Entry permit: USD 40 (~NPR 6,040). US visa does NOT grant entry. Very few Nepalese travel here annually.
Common rejection reasons
Common NP rejections: (1) Need US transit visa adds barrier — Nepalese face high US refusal; (2) Lack of local sponsor in AS; (3) Insufficient justification for travel to such remote destination; (4) Migration intent concerns; (5) Insufficient funds for extended Pacific travel.
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