British Embassy in Niger

The United Kingdom has its embassy in Niamey, the capital; the address on record is French Embassy Compound, Niamey. Its website is linked on its page.

Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. From Niger, the application is made at the British embassy in Niamey or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.

Niger has no mission in the United Kingdom on record; Nigerien citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

The United Kingdom in Niger

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Niger.

Travel to Niger for British citizens

British citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel. In Niger, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the British embassy in Niger is closed

The British embassy in Niger closes on Niger’s public holidays, the next being Nigerien Republic Day on Friday 18 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.