Niger Tourist Visa

Transiting Niger

Generally speaking, it is permitted to transit the country for 24 hours without a visa. Nonetheless, some nationalities are only allowed to transit if it’s with the same aircraft and these are citizens of:

Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
China
Croatia
Czech Republic
Georgia
Hungary
Kazakhstan
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Mongolia
North Macedonia
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Vietnam

Niger Application Form and Documents

Before you make an appointment at your nearest diplomatic mission, you should make sure your passport meets some essential requirements:

1. Your passport must have at least 2 blank pages for the visa and entry stamps.
2. Your passport must be valid for a certain amount of time, which is determined by your nationality. For instance, US citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least 3 months, while British citizens just need a passport that is valid for the duration of their stay in Niger.

In the event that your passport does not meet the criteria, you must renew it before applying for a visa.

On top of this, you must bring the following documents to your embassy appointment:

• 2 copies of the visa application form, completed and signed.
• 2 recent passport-size pictures.
• A resident card (if applying in a country different from your passport).
• A yellow fever vaccination certificate.
• Return flight confirmation.
• Hotel bookings or a letter of invitation from a friend or relative.

It’s always a good idea to check the specific requirements of the embassy or consulate you are dealing with, as they may occasionally request additional documents.

The Visa Application Form

The visa application form is a simple document, but an integral part of the application. You will need to fill this form out with some basic details, including the following:

• Name and surname
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Nationality
• Occupation
• Gender
• Marital status
• Permanent address
• Address in the country
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Passport number
• Passport place and date of issue
• Passport expiration date
• Date of arrival in the country
• Length of stay
• Purpose of your trip (e.g. tourism, visiting relatives)
• Name of anyone travelling with you and their relation to you
• Name, address and phone number of an emergency contact in your home country
• Name, address and phone number of an emergency contact in Niger

Niger Visa Status Check

Once you have submitted your application, you will need to wait for it to be processed. During your appointment, you can ask them for general guidelines on processing times, so you know when to expect the document to be ready. This is particularly helpful as it will allow you to know if the document is delayed.

If you are concerned about not receiving your travel permit on time or would simply like an update on the progress of your application, you can contact the embassy or consulate directly using the contact details on their website.

How Much Does a Niger Visa Cost?

The cost of a visa to Niger varies depending on where you are applying from and the nationality of your passport, but you can expect to pay between 70 USD and 155 USD.

For example, all visas issued by the Niger embassy in Washington costs 155 USD. On the other hand, embassies in Europe have different rates for different types of permits. Here are some examples:

Italy

1-month Single Entry: 61 EUR (70 USD)
3-month Multiple Entry: 100 EUR (114 USD)

Belgium

1-month Single Entry: 70 EUR (80 USD)
3-month Multiple Entry: 100 EUR (114 USD)

In addition, you should keep in mind that additional fees may apply if you are using an agency to process your application.

More Niger Visa Questions and Information

There you have it – everything you need to know about the entry requirements for Niger! For any niggling doubts, take a look at our Q&A section below. Click on the arrow to reveal the answer.