Niger

Embassies and consulates in 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

Capital
Niamey
Population
27,917,831
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Calling code
+227
Languages
French, Hausa, Kanuri
  • 28missions
  • 23embassies
  • 1consulate
  • 1honorary consulate
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All missions in Niger

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Visa rules for Niger

How the world’s passports enter Niger198 in total

  • Visa-free19
  • Visa required179

Niger visa guide · 1 visa type

Visa rules

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.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Niger

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 5,6893,9651,17722.7% 33.9%
2024 2,4601,94039416.7% 16.4%
2025 3,1342,39653418.0% 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

US visas issued to citizens of Niger

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)872905
Student (F, M)111125
Exchange (J)5639
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)1810
Transit and crew (C, D)32
Diplomatic and official (A, G)197224
Fiancé(e) (K)47
Total1,2611,312
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

United States visa for citizens of Niger

Niger’s own missions abroad

Niger’s embassies abroad (34)

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).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Niger

  • Nigerien Republic Day

    Friday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Easter Monday

    Monday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 23 embassies are in the capital, Niamey. The largest foreign networks in Niger are those of France (2) and the United States (2).

Travel advice for Niger

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Niger?

France, with 2 missions, followed by the United States (2).

Do I need a visa for Niger?

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.

When are embassies in Niger closed?

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.