Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
The official link goes to nepaliport.immigration.gov.np. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Nepal entry rules for Nigerian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Tourist visa from a Nepalese embassy or consulate before travel (apply on NepaliPort, collect at the mission) |
| Stay | As issued (tourist visa durations 15/30/90 days) |
| Validity | Use within 6 months of issue |
| When to apply | Apply well before travel |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Nigerian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Nepal entry requirements.
Skip the form. $4.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Nepal online arrival form on nepaliport.immigration.gov.np for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $4.99 and the form itself is free. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Nigerian passport.
Nigeria is on Nepal's list of nationalities NOT eligible for visa on arrival, together with Ghana, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (Swaziland), Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, Iran, Syria and refugee travel-document holders. Mission fee not confirmed.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months from the date of entry into Nepal (FCDO; US State Dept says 6 months beyond arrival). Canada advises 6 months beyond your planned departure and warns airlines may apply stricter rules, so 6 months past departure is the safe rule. Passports reported lost or stolen are refused.
Recent changes in Nepal.
- 2025-09-16 — Foreign nationals arriving in Nepal after 16 Sep 2025 must register online through the NepaliPort website or app (personal, visa and travel details).
The short answers.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Nepal?
Yes. Nigerian citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Nepal.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Nepal?
As issued (tourist visa durations 15/30/90 days). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Nigerian citizens apply?
Apply well before travel.
Where do Nigerian citizens apply?
On the official site, nepaliport.immigration.gov.np. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $4.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Nepal visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.