Nepal Travel Visa for Nigerian Citizens – Full Guide (2024)
Short Answer
Yes, Nigerian citizens need a visa to visit Nepal. You can obtain a tourist visa either via a Nepalese embassy beforehand or on arrival if holding the necessary documents. Prepare your passport, photos, visa fee, and travel documents.
Introduction
Thinking of visiting Nepal as a Nigerian citizen? This guide explains the visa process, required documents, processing time, and answers to common questions about entering Nepal for travel or short visits.
Who Can Apply
All Nigerian citizens with a valid passport seeking to visit Nepal for tourism, sightseeing, or short stays can apply.
Requirements
• Valid Nigerian passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Completed visa application form
• Recent passport-size photos
• Proof of travel itinerary or flight booking
• Hotel booking or address in Nepal
• Visa fee (USD, cash recommended)
• Additional documents if requested by embassy
Process
1. Apply at Nepalese embassy/high commission (recommended), or:
2. Obtain on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) or land borders (with all documents ready)
3. Submit application form, passport, photo, supporting documents
4. Pay visa fee and receive visa stamp (single or multiple entry)
Processing Time
- Embassy application: 2–7 working days - Visa on arrival: Usually issued within a few hours upon arrival
Urgent Option
No official urgent/express processing at Nepalese embassies. Visa on arrival is the fastest method if traveling urgently.
Delivery
Visa is issued as a sticker or stamp in your passport, either at the embassy or upon arrival at the airport/border in Nepal.
FAQ
- Can I get a Nepal travel visa on arrival as a Nigerian citizen?
- What should I do if there is no Nepalese embassy in Nigeria?
- How long can I stay in Nepal with a tourist visa?
- Can I extend my Nepal tourist visa while in Nepal?