Niger Visa Information

Summary

Passports

Passport valid for six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. nationals of Denmark and Finland;
(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.

Visa Note
Business may be conducted on a normal visa providing the relevant embassy is notified beforehand. If applying for a first visa to Niger, applicants will be required to attend an interview at the embassy.

Types of Visa and Cost
Visas cost approximately £140.

Validity
Up to three months, with three entries, depending on purpose of stay.

Applications to:
Nearest consulate (or consular section at embassy)

Working Days Required
Up to two weeks. For a fee of £40 visas can be issued in one week.

Warning
A military coup took place in Niger on 18 February 2010. Popular demonstrations continue in major cities, but the situation otherwise appears calm. Travelers are advised against all non-essential travel to the city. Those in Niamey should exercise caution until the situation has stabilized.                   
There is a high risk of kidnap in Niger.   
   
British nationals are also being targeted by West African scam artists through internet based dating sites.          

Following a change to the constitution in August 2009 affecting the Presidential mandate, political demonstrations have taken place in urban areas throughout Niger. Such activity is likely to continue.    
    
It is advised against all travel to the Aïr Massif region and on the road linking Assamaka, Arlit and Agagez. Armed groups are operating in the north and are known to be using landmines. It is also advise against all but essential travel to Azagez and north of the city Abalack. Extreme caution should be exercised when traveling to the following areas: the Ténéré and Kaouar regions; the Azawagh area, particularly the area between the Malian and Algerian borders and the towns of Tahoua and Ingall; the east of the Aïr Massif.

Due to the presence of armed bandits, travelers should avoid all travel between towns by road at night. Visitors should always use local guides and seek local advice when traveling outside of the main towns and in desert areas.

Caution should be taken traveling in Niamey at night. On the night of 8 January 2008, a car was blown up by a landmine, killing one person and seriously injuring another. It is not known who was responsible. A second, unexploded landmine was also recovered.

Visitors should take sensible precautions to keep safe important items such as money, passports, jewelry and mobile phones.

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.

Visitors should carry some form of identification at all times. This would normally mean your passport or residence permit. For travelers intending to drive outside of the main towns, the likelihood of having to produce some form of identification is high.


Vaccinations

Health Care
The two main hospitals are in Niamey and Zinder. Only the main centers have reasonable medical facilities, but even these are poor. Personal medicines should be brought in as these can be difficult or impossible to obtain in Niger. Full health insurance is essential and should include cover for emergency repatriation.

List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Niger
Austria ,Canada ,France ,Germany ,Italy ,Norway ,Senegal ,Sweden ,Spain ,United States ,Belgium ,China ,Ghana ,Morocco ,Saudi Arabia ,Ethiopia ,Kuwait ,