Data verified
Nepal passport holders: Single entry for Samoa. Fee: WST 200 (~USD 74.79). Processing: Same day (VoA). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa-on-Arrival available for Nepalese for 60-day Tourist Entry Permit. Fee: WST 200 (~USD 72 / NPR 10,872). Very limited tourism flow. Practical access via Auckland (NZ visa needed for Nepalese — major barrier) or Brisbane (AU visa).
Visa types: Visitor's Entry Permit / Visa-on-Arrival (Tourist 60 days, extendable); Business Permit; Work Permit; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic. Air NZ and AU are gateways — both need Nepalese to have NZ/AU visas (not NZeTA/ETA).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: VoA single entry. Max Stay: 60 days (extendable).
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); Filled arrival form; Return ticket (mandatory); Hotel/accommodation booking; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance recommended; Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; NZ or AU transit visa for routing (major barrier for Nepalese).
Visa types (1)
Visa-on-Arrival available for Nepalese for 60-day Tourist Entry Permit. Fee: WST 200 (~USD 72 / NPR 10,872). Very limited tourism flow. Practical access via Auckland (NZ visa needed for Nepalese — major barrier) or Brisbane (AU visa).
Common rejection reasons
Common NP rejections (LOW at Samoa entry, but transit is barrier): (1) NZ/AU transit visa is the real barrier (Nepalese can't use NZeTA/AU ETA); (2) Insufficient funds for high-cost remote destination; (3) Limited flight schedule; (4) Limited tourism justification; (5) Past Pacific overstays.
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