Niger Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
19
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
176
Total streamlined
195
Visa required in advance
3

Niger's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, visa on arrival, or eTA/e-Visa eligible, you will need to apply for a Niger tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Niger Visa-Free (19)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Niger without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

eTA / e-Visa

eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Niger (176)

These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.

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Fees

Niger Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Embassy visa, all categories (Embassy of Niger, Washington DC)

    official sourceembassyofniger-usa.org ↗

    USD 155

  • Single-entry visa, tourism/business, 1 month (Embassy of Niger, Paris)

    1 month, single entryofficial sourceambassadeniger-fr.org ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Multiple-entry visa, tourism/business, 3 months (Embassy of Niger, Paris)

    3 months, multiple entriesofficial sourceambassadeniger-fr.org ↗

    EUR 150 (~$171)

  • Multiple-entry visa, 6 months (Embassy of Niger, Paris)

    6 months, multiple entriesofficial sourceambassadeniger-fr.org ↗

    EUR 200 (~$228)

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Transit

Niger Transit Visa

Niger publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Visa de Transit (Transit Visa)

For foreign nationals passing through Niger in transit to another country. Requires a round-trip itinerary showing Niger as a transit point to a final destination.

~$155

Available through Embassy of Niger. Fee is USD 155 via money order. Requires round-trip itinerary showing final destination beyond Niger. Transit is not permitted for US nationals or Afghan nationals. Corrected date: the US-national suspension took effect August 28, 2025 (Embassy of Niger in Washington ceased entry-visa issuance to American citizens, reciprocal to a US entry ban on Nigerien nationals), not January 2026 as previously noted here - confirmed live on the Embassy's official visa page as of this check. Duration of transit stay not specified; entries assumed single as is standard for transit visas (not itemized on this Embassy's page).

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FAQ

Niger Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Niger?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Niger visa-free or with an eTA or e-Visa. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Niger tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Niger without a visa?

19 countries can visit Niger without a visa in 2026, including: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Niger.

How do I apply for a Niger tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Niger, you typically need to apply at a Niger embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Niger without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Niger varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Niger Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Niger visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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