A passport, visa, and proof of vaccination against yellow fever and meningitis are required for entry into Niger.
Following a decree of the Government of Niger, it is desirable that all visitors who have a Consular Representation of Niger in their country obtain their visa before coming. To facilitate this process of obtaining an entry visa to Niger, CARE will provide conference attendees with letters of invitation. For those who do not have a Nigerian Consular Representation nearby, they can do so either in the nearest transit country, or make arrangements one month before the trip to send the file to Niger for the process to be completed on time.
Citizens of all countries except those listed below require an Entry Visa or Visa Upon Arrival to travel to Niger. Entry Visas must be obtained prior to arrival in Niger and can be obtained from a Nigerian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. Where Niger does not have an Embassy or Diplomatic Representation, an application for an Entry Visa is sent to the nearest Diplomatic Mission or to a Consulate that has been authorized by the Government of Niger.
Entry Visa can be obtained upon arrival if the Immigration Officer has been previously informed either by travelers or by their sponsors.
Cases where Entry Visas are not required
Citizens of ECOWAS member countries are exempt from Visa to enter Niger: Nigeria, Benin, Mauritania, Ghana, Gambia, Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Togo, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Cape Verde, Mali.
Visa costs
Visa costs vary by country. Please contact the nearest Embassy of Niger.
Vaccinations
Vaccines against yellow fever and meningitis are mandatory for all travelers to Niger. You can get permission to enter Niger without being vaccinated but it is in your interest to be allowed before your trip. Malaria, yellow fever and meningitis are common diseases in Niger as in all other countries bordering Niger.