Residence & citizenship
Nigerien Residence Permit (Carte / Titre de Séjour)
The permit required to reside lawfully in Niger for longer stays, issued by the National Police.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Permit validity period, renewal terms, fees and the exact residence threshold are not published on the official entry page; verify with the National Police / DST.
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
- Carte / titre de séjour
- Route type
- Residence permit
- Issuing authority
- General Directorate of the National Police
- When required
- For stays beyond roughly 90 days
- Threshold reported by secondary sources; confirm with the National Police.
- Who needs it
- Any foreigner staying 3 months or more; anyone aged over 15 applies in person
- Deadline to apply
- Within 3 months of entering Niger
- Where to apply
- Nearest police commissariat; issued by the DST
- Validity
- 3 years, renewable
- Fiscal stamp (first issue)
- 10,000 CFA (ECOWAS) / 50,000 CFA (non-ECOWAS)
- Fiscal stamp (renewal)
- 5,000 CFA (ECOWAS) / 25,000 CFA (non-ECOWAS)
- Road tax
- 1,500 CFA francs
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals — workers, students, family members and other long-stay residents — living in Niger beyond the short-visit period
Requirements
- Valid passport and lawful entry
- Proof of the reason for residence (employment, study, family, etc.)
- Supporting documents and fee as required by the National Police
How to apply
- Apply to the General Directorate of the National Police after arrival
- Renew before expiry for continued residence
Frequently asked questions
Within three months of entry. Any foreign national over the age of 15 staying three months or more must hold a residence permit and apply in person at the nearest police commissariat.
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.