Data verified
Nepal passport holders: Single entry for Niger. Fee: EUR 75 (~USD 87.22). Processing: 4-8 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
No eVisa for Nepalese. Embassy-only visa via Nigerien Embassy Paris/Beijing (no Delhi mission). Fee: EUR 75 (~NPR 12,300). Travel STRONGLY DISCOURAGED — Sahel security crisis, 2023 military coup. Yellow Fever MANDATORY.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (extremely rare); Business Visa (mining/uranium sector); Work Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic. Most travel is mining/NGO/UN-related due to ongoing security situation.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30-90 days.
Extension possibleConditional
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, 2 blank pages); Application form (French); 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation legalized; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY); Meningitis vaccine recommended; Travel insurance covering conflict zone; Detailed itinerary; Nigerien entity invitation MoFA-stamped.
Visa types (1)
No eVisa for Nepalese. Embassy-only visa via Nigerien Embassy Paris/Beijing (no Delhi mission). Fee: EUR 75 (~NPR 12,300). Travel STRONGLY DISCOURAGED — Sahel security crisis, 2023 military coup. Yellow Fever MANDATORY.
Common rejection reasons
Common NP rejections: (1) 2023 military coup affects consular processing; (2) Sahel security advisory at maximum; (3) Missing Yellow Fever cert; (4) Inadequate insurance for conflict zone; (5) No verified Nigerien sponsor; (6) French-language documentation; (7) Onward Mediterranean migration concerns; (8) Western sanctions affect financial documentation.
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