Africa
Niger
- Capital
- Niamey
- Population
- 27,917,831
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Calling code
- +227
- Languages
- French, Hausa, Kanuri
- 28missions
- 23embassies
- 1consulate
- 1honorary consulate
Niger
embassies in Niamey
Diplomatic missions from 26 countries are based in Niger, 28 missions in all (23 embassies, 1 consulate, 1 honorary consulate and 3 other offices). All 23 embassies are in the capital, Niamey.
Africa
Niger
Niger visa guide · 1 visa type
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 19 can enter visa-free and 179 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Niger.
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,689 | 3,965 | 1,177 | 22.7% | 33.9% |
| 2024 | 2,460 | 1,940 | 394 | 16.7% | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 3,134 | 2,396 | 534 | 18.0% | 32.1% |
Schengen consulates in Niger received 3,134 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 2,396 visas. 18.0% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). That is barely different from 2024 (16.7%). Applications rose by 27% compared with 2024 (2,460).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Niger.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 872 | 905 |
| Student (F, M) | 111 | 125 |
| Exchange (J) | 56 | 39 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 18 | 10 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 3 | 2 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 197 | 224 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 4 | 7 |
| Total | 1,261 | 1,312 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 38.2% | 38.2% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,312 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Niger, the 158th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 69%, diplomatic and official visas 17% and student visas 10%. That is 4% more than in fiscal year 2024 (1,261).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Niger received 103, 74% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 38.2% for citizens of Niger in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 38.2%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Niger itself has 34 missions abroad, in 24 countries. Its largest networks are in France (4), Germany (3), Turkey (3), Burkina Faso (2) and Mali (2).
Nigerien Republic Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
Easter Monday
All 23 embassies are in the capital, Niamey. The largest foreign networks in Niger are those of France (2) and the United States (2).
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Niger: the US State Department rates Niger at Level 4, do not travel (updated 8 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Niger (updated 23 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Niger (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
France, with 2 missions, followed by the United States (2).
Of 198 passports, 19 can enter visa-free and 179 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Niger; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
On Niger’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Nigerien Republic Day on Friday 18 December 2026.