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You need a visa for Nepal if you have a Nigerian passport

These visas exist for Nepal, but they cannot be applied for online with Nigerian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Nepal Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Nigerian citizens need a visa for Nepal. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Nepal may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank page for visa
  • Recent passport photo with white background
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel booking
  • Return or onward flight ticket confirmation
  • Sufficient funds for your stay in Nepal
  • Completed visa application form

Entry requirements for Nigerian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Nigerian passport holders entering Nepal as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Nepal. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Nepal.

    Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-07-20
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Nepal

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Nepal Last checked 2026-07-20
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Nepal

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Nepal.

    Last checked 2026-07-20
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Nepal.

    Last checked 2026-07-20
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Nepal. A paper or embassy visa is the only visa available for travelers transiting through Nepal. The visa is typically a stamp or sticker added to the passport. Travelers must obtain this visa from a local embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    Last checked 2026-07-20

A look at Nepal

  • Colorful prayer flags fluttering against the backdrop of snow-capped Himalayan peaks near Everest region
    Prayer flags blessing travelers in the Himalayas
  • Nepali immigration documents and passport with Himalayan trekking permit stamps displayed on wooden table
    Prepare your documents before arriving in Nepal
  • Tribhuvan International Airport arrivals hall in Kathmandu with visa counters and travelers processing documents
    Visa processing at Kathmandu airport is straightforward
  • Trekkers ascending mountain trail with panoramic views of Annapurna range in clear morning light
    Proper preparation ensures a safe trekking experience

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