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Nepal passport holders: VoA entry for Gambia. Fee: USD 100 (~USD 100). Processing: 3-6 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Nepalese require visa. No eVisa system. Fee: USD 100 (~NPR 15,100). Apply via Gambia High Commission London or honorary consul (no Delhi mission). Visa-on-arrival available with pre-approval letter.
Visa types: Tourist Visa; Visa-on-Arrival (with pre-approval); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic. Multi-entry available for frequent travelers.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days (extendable in-country).
Extension possibleYes
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); Application form; 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation letter; Bank statement (USD 50/day); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY); Travel insurance; For VoA: pre-approval reference number from Gambia Immigration.
Visa types (1)
Nepalese require visa. No eVisa system. Fee: USD 100 (~NPR 15,100). Apply via Gambia High Commission London or honorary consul (no Delhi mission). Visa-on-arrival available with pre-approval letter.
Common rejection reasons
Common NP rejections: (1) Missing Yellow Fever certificate; (2) Slow processing via London mail; (3) Limited tourism flow; (4) West Africa migration corridor (Gambia to EU); (5) Insufficient funds; (6) Smiling Coast tourism marketing creates legitimate cover for migration — extra scrutiny.
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