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Nigerien Airport Transit

For short airside transit through a Nigerien airport where the traveller does not leave the airport, allowing passage without a visa.

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Any maximum transit duration (some sources cite 24 hours) is not confirmed on the official page; verify with the airline and the 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.
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Official name
Transit aéroportuaire
Route type
Visa-free airside transit
Condition
Must remain within the airport
Visa-free transit
Permitted for eligible nationalities with an onward ticket
Nationality-dependent
Transit point
Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey

Who it is for

  • Air travellers with an onward connection who remain airside during the stopover

What you can do

  • Transit through the airport without a Niger visa
  • You may not leave the airport limits without an entry visa

Requirements

Niger allows short airside transit without a visa in limited circumstances. A traveller passing through with a confirmed onward ticket may transit for a limited period (commonly cited as up to 24 hours) without a Nigerien visa.

This concession does not apply to every nationality. Certain nationalities are required to remain on the same aircraft and may not transit through the terminal, and some nationalities are refused transit altogether. Confirm your own nationality's position before relying on visa-free transit.

  • A passport valid for the journey
  • A confirmed onward or return air ticket to a third country
  • Any visa required for your onward destination
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate where required for onward travel or if you clear immigration

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.

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