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* Please see visa section below

Passports

Passport valid for six months required by all, except holders of National ID Cards issued to Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo, and holders of a UN laissez-passer.

Visas

Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Denmark, Finland, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Norway, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia & Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Togo and Tunisia;
(b) alien residents holding a valid ‘Permis de Séjour’ or ‘Visa de Séjour’;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours and who do not leave the airport. Some nationals do require a visa for transit. Contact Consular section at Embassy for further information.

Note

Visa exemptions generally apply for periods of up to three months. However, it is advised to contact the nearest Embassy/Consulate for further details as this may vary according to nationality.

Types of visa and cost

Ordinary: US$59 (up to three-month stay).

Validity

Up to three months, depending on purpose of stay.

Application to

Nearest Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see General Info section.

Application requirements

(a) Valid passport. (b) Three completed and signed application forms. (c) Three passport-size photos. (d) A return or onward ticket. (e) Proof of sufficient funds (eg bank letter). (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate (cholera also required if traveling from a neighboring country which has reported an outbreak). (g) Postal applications should be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed, registered envelope. (h) Fee, payable by cash or money order. Tourist: (a)-(h) and, (i) Copy of letter from travel agent certifying round-trip ticket has been purchased. (j) Bank statement or proof of at least US$500 (for road travelers). Transit: (a)-(i) and, (j) Photocopy of round-trip ticket and/or itinerary.

Working days required

Two. A visa can be processed within 24 hours for an extra fee of €16.

Exit permit

Must be obtained from the Immigration Department in Niamey before departure (except for nationals who do not require an entry visa).

Note

Passports must be presented to the police in each town where an overnight stay is intended. Passports are stamped at each town, so blank pages will be required. It is prohibited to travel by any route other than that stamped in the passport by the police.
Test required for foreigners seeking to marry nationals of Niger
None

Embassy of the Republic of Niger in the USA

2204 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 483 4224/5/6/7.
Website: www.nigerembassyusa.org

Travel Advice

Travelers are advised against all travel to the Aïr Massif, Ténéré and Kaouar regions due to clashes between the Nigerien security forces and armed groups. It is possible, however, to travel north from Agadez as far as the tree of Ténéré and south as far as the Termit Massif.
Travelers are advised against all travel to the Azawagh area, particularly the area between the Malian and Algerian borders and the Nigerien towns of Tahoua and Ingall, and to the east of the Aïr Massif and the area north of Iferouane up to the Algerian border.
Border areas are generally insecure and travelers are advised to avoid a 200km-deep zone along the borders with Mali, Algeria/Libya and Chad.
Travelers are advised against all but essential travel on the Agadez-Arlit road. Certain roads are permanently closed to tourists without special authorization.
Travelers should always use local guides and seek local advice when traveling outside of the main towns and in desert areas, and avoid traveling after dark.
Niger is facing a serious food crisis affecting up to 2.5 million people. A major international relief operation is underway. Visitors considering traveling outside major towns should ensure they take adequate provisions.
Terrorists are active in countries neighboring Niger, including Algeria and Chad. Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State

Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel