Residence & citizenship
Nigerien Naturalisation (Nigerien Nationality)
For acquiring Nigerien nationality by naturalisation after long residence or marriage to a national.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The precise residence period (often stated as 10 years) and married-life period (often 3 years), plus the exact application authority and document set, are drawn from secondary summaries of the Nationality Code; verify against the current Code de la nationalité and the responsible Ministry.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Niger government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Naturalisation (Code de la nationalité nigérienne)
- Route type
- Citizenship / naturalisation
- Legal basis
- Ordonnance No. 84-33 of 1984, as amended
- Residence route
- Long qualifying residence in Niger
- Commonly cited as 10 years; confirm current threshold.
- Marriage route
- Marriage to a Nigerien national with qualifying married life
- Commonly cited as 3 years; confirm current threshold.
- Residence required
- At least 10 years' habitual residence in Niger
- Waived for exceptional services to Niger
- Minimum age
- 16 (a minor cannot apply before 16)
- Chancellery fee
- 25,000 CFA francs
- Governing law
- Ordinance 84-33 (1984), amended by 88-13 (1988) and 99-17 (1999)
Who it is for
- Long-term foreign residents of Niger
- Foreign spouses of Nigerien nationals after a qualifying period of marriage
- Persons born to a Nigerien father or mother
Requirements
- Meet the qualifying residence or marriage condition under the Nationality Code
- Provide civil-status and supporting documents
- Apply to the competent authority for a naturalisation decision
Frequently asked questions
At least ten years of habitual residence at the time you file the application. This requirement is waived only for people who have rendered exceptional services to Niger.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.