Guinea-BissauNiger
Bissau-Guinean passport ยท policy checked 5 Jul 2026
No visa
Freedom of movement - live, work and travel. ECOWAS.
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stay
no time limit
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
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forms
no application, no appointment
Entering Niger on a Bissau-Guinean passport
Niger visa types
Visa pour Soins Mรฉdicaux (Medical Care Visa)Medical
~$155
For foreign nationals traveling to Niger to seek medical treatment or healthcare services. Requires medical documentation and proof of treatment arrangements.
Available through Embassy of Niger. Fee is USD 155 via money order. Requires medical file, cost estimates for treatment, and travel insurance. Duration of stay not specified. Not available through the e-visa portal.
Official page โVisa de Famille (Family/Private Visit Visa)Family
~$155
For foreign nationals visiting family members or personal contacts in Niger. Requires invitation letter, proof of relationship, and parental consent for minors.
Available through Embassy of Niger. Fee is USD 155 via money order. Requires invitation letter from host in Niger, proof of family relationship, and parental consent documents for minors. Duration of stay not specified. Not available through the e-visa portal.
Official page โVisa de Long Sejour Temporaire (Temporary Long-Stay Visa - Short Studies / Internship)Student
180 daysvalid 180d
For foreign nationals coming to Niger for short-term studies (etudes courtes) or an internship (stage), for a stay of three to six months. Distinct from the standard full-enrollment student visa.
Per the Embassy of Niger in France: a 'visa de long sejour temporaire' valid for three to six months, issued for short studies or an internship (stage). Allow about 1 month between application and departure. Chancellery fees are set by each Niger diplomatic mission. Not available through the e-visa portal.
Official page โVisa Etudiant (Student Visa)Student
~$155
For foreign nationals enrolled or seeking enrollment in an educational institution in Niger. Requires proof of admission from a Niger educational institution.
Available through Embassy of Niger. Fee is USD 155 via money order. Requires proof of admission issued by a Niger educational institution. Duration of stay and validity not specified by the Embassy. Not available through the e-visa portal.
Official page โVisa de Long Sejour (Long-Stay / Settlement Visa)Work
For foreign nationals relocating to settle and reside long-term in Niger (including for employment, assignment, family reunification, or residence). This is the entry visa that authorizes installation ('s'installer') in Niger.
Described by the Embassy of Niger in France: a 'visa de long sejour' authorizes a foreign national to settle ('s'installer') in Niger, as distinct from a short-stay tourist/business visa. Applicants should allow about 1 month between filing and departure; processing can extend to roughly 4 months where additional verification is required. Taking up employment additionally requires a work authorization (autorisation de travail) and a residence card (carte de sejour) obtained locally. Chancellery fees are set by each Niger diplomatic mission and are not published on a single fixed grid. Not available through the e-visa portal.
Official page โVisa de Presse / Journaliste (Journalist Visa)Other
~$155
For accredited journalists and media professionals conducting reporting or filming activities in Niger. Requires filming authorization from the Niger Ministry of Communication.
Available through Embassy of Niger. Fee is USD 155 via money order. Requires filming authorization from Niger Ministry of Communication. Duration of stay not specified.
Official page โVisa Diplomatique / Officiel (Diplomatic/Official Visa)Diplomatic
For government officials, diplomats, and representatives traveling to Niger on official government business. Granted on the basis of diplomatic notes or official appointment letters.
Fees vary or are waived for diplomatic/official visas. Requires a diplomatic note from the sending government or an official appointment letter. Holders of diplomatic and service passports of China, Turkey, and Indonesia are fully exempt from visa requirements per bilateral agreements. Visa details not publicly enumerated.
Official page โNiger visa for Bissau-Guinean citizens - FAQ
Do Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Niger?
No - Bissau-Guinean citizens have freedom of movement in Niger under their bloc membership, which includes the right to live and work there, not just visit.
What documents do Bissau-Guinean citizens need for Niger?
A valid passport is all Bissau-Guinean citizens need for a short stay.
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