The Niger Republic offers various visa types for foreigners, including business, tourist, student, and work visas. Requirements may include a valid passport, application form, passport photos, proof of financial means, and a letter of invitation or acceptance letter for specific visa types. Application can be made at the Niger embassy or consulate in your country or upon arrival at the Niger international airport. Fees vary depending on the visa type and length of stay. Please check the Niger embassy website for the most up-to-date information.
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Important informations
Eligible countries
- Hong Kong
- Sierra Leone
- Chad
- Liberia
- Togo
- Ivory Coast
- Mali
- Tunisia
- Gambia
- Mauritania
- Ghana
- Morocco
- Diplomatic passport holders from China, Cuba, Italy, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
This list includes the countries whose citizens do not need a visa to enter Niger and diplomatic passport holders from certain countries.
Summary
The Republic of Niger, located in West Africa, requires visas for most foreign nationals. Exemptions include citizens of Hong Kong, Sierra Leone, Chad, Liberia, Togo, Ivory Coast, Mali, Tunisia, Gambia, Mauritania, Ghana, Morocco, and diplomatic passport holders from China, Cuba, Italy, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
Transit visas are not required for everyone for a stay of up to 24 hours, except for citizens of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czechia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
A visa on arrival can be obtained by holders of a pre-approved confirmation from the National Police, entering through Niamey, and presenting a valid passport, accommodation proof, and an ongoing or return flight ticket.
To apply for a Niger visa, submit a completed application form, valid passport, passport-sized photo, accommodation proof, letter of invitation, fee payment receipt, and yellow fever vaccination card to the nearest embassy or consulate. The processing time is between two to three working days, and the visa duration is up to three months.
Traveling to Niger requires precautions due to ongoing difficulties, including avoiding traveling alone, keeping valuable items safe, and avoiding public gatherings.