Do United States Citizens Need a Visa for Niger?
Admission Refused
Visa Status
Admission Refused
Notes
ℹ️ Holders of a pre-approved confirmation from the National Police may obtain a visa on arrival (flyer visa) upon arrival at Niamey. The passport will be compounded for 1 working day and the traveler is required to appear at the Director General of Immigration the next working day to register and collect their passport.
💉 International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
ℹ️ The U.S. government advises its citizens not to travel to Niger due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping.
🚫 Niger has suspended issuance of visas to U.S. citizens and openly barred Americans from entering.
Quick Facts
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Capital
Niamey
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Currency
XOF - West African CFA franc
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Languages
Français
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Calling Code
+227
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Timezone
UTC+01:00
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Driving Side
Right
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Population
26.3M
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Area
1,267,000 km²
Frequently Asked Questions
Do United States citizens need a visa for Niger?
United States citizens need a visa to visit Niger. The current status is: Admission Refused. Holders of a pre-approved confirmation from the National Police may obtain a visa on arrival (flyer visa) upon arrival at Niamey. The passport will be compounded for 1 working day and the traveler is required to appear at the Director General of Immigration the next working day to register and collect their passport.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
The U.S. government advises its citizens not to travel to Niger due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping.
Niger has suspended issuance of visas to U.S. citizens and openly barred Americans from entering.
How long can United States citizens stay in Niger?
Please check with the Niger embassy for specific duration limits.