Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | 1 | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
six months required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(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 NoteVisa 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.
An exit permit must be obtained from the Immigration Department in Niamey before departure (except for nationals who do not require an entry visa).
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.
Types of Visa and CostOrdinary: €50 (up to three-month stay).
ValidityUp to three months, depending on purpose of stay.
Applications to:Nearest consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredTwo. A visa can be processed within 24 hours for an extra fee of €16.
WarningDue to the existence of armed bandits, travelers are advised to avoid using the road leading from Burkina Faso to Torodi, day or night. All but essential travel is advised against on the Agadez-Arlit and Agadez-Timia roads. Avoid using these roads at all times after dark.
Extreme caution should be exercised when traveling to the following areas: the Aïr Massif, 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.
Travelers should use local guides and seek local advice when traveling outside of the main towns and in desert areas, and avoid traveling after dark.
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.
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 Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | Yes | 1 |
| Cholera | Yes | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | 3 | N/A |
| Malaria | 4 | N/A |
Health CareThe 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.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of all travelers over one year of age arriving from all countries: it is also recommended for all travelers leaving Niger.
2Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Niger. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
3Polio and typhoid both occur.
4Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant
falciparum form, exists all year throughout the country. Chloroquine resistance has been reported.
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