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Niger visas

Whether you need a visa for Niger depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your visit. Most foreign nationals must hold a valid passport bearing a Niger visa, obtained in advance from a Nigerien embassy or consulate or, where available, through the official e-visa portal, while some regional and bilateral exemptions apply. Entry and stay are administered by the Direction de la Surveillance du Territoire (DST) under the Ministry of Interior and Decentralisation, with consular visas issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; always confirm current requirements with these authorities before you travel.

Nigerien visa application at a glance

From start to finish in five simple steps.

  1. 01Choose the right visa
  2. 02Check eligibility & documents
  3. 03Apply online
  4. 04Provide biometrics
  5. 05Wait for a decision
See the full application process

Niger โ€” key facts

Visa authority
Direction de la Surveillance du Territoire (DST), Ministry of Interior and Decentralisation โ€” with visas also issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Niger's embassies and consulates
Application
Online (in most cases)
Biometrics
Usually required
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Time zone
West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1)

Verified against official sources ยท last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only โ€” not legal advice.