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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Nepal. Fee: USD 30–125 (~USD 30–125). Processing: Same day (VoA). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa-on-Arrival available for Nigerians at Kathmandu airport / land borders (non-SAARC rate). Tourist VoA fees: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days). eVisa also available online.
Visa types: Visa-on-Arrival (Tourist 15/30/90 days, fees apply for non-SAARC); eVisa; Tourist Visa (longer stays); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student Visa; Pilgrimage Visa (Lumbini Buddhist heritage); Mountaineering Permit (separate); Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: VoA single entry. Max Stay: 15/30/90 days (extendable).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine USD 3-5; deportation; future visa scrutiny
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Filled arrival form at Tribhuvan International Airport; Recent passport photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or itinerary; Bank statement (USD 50/day recommended); NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Mountaineering: separate permit via Department of Tourism.
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Visa-on-Arrival available for Nigerians at Kathmandu airport / land borders (non-SAARC rate). Tourist VoA fees: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), USD 125 (90 days). eVisa also available online.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG entry issues (LOW VoA rate): (1) Insufficient cash for VoA at airport; (2) Lack of return ticket; (3) Past Nepal overstays; (4) Drug-trafficking screening; (5) Mountaineering attempted without proper permit; (6) Limited Nigeria-Nepal direct flights — typically via Doha/Dubai/Mumbai.
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