French Embassy in Niamey

France requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.

In 2023, France’s embassy in Niamey received 4,233 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,043. 803 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 20.6%.

Across all Schengen consulates in Niger, 22.7% of applications were refused in 2023; France’s rate worldwide was 16.7%. France received the largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.

Multiple-entry visas made up 36.9% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Niger.

Besides the French embassy in Niamey, France has 1 other mission in Niger. Niger in turn has 4 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.

About the French embassy in Niamey

It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Niamey.

Address and contact

Address: Route des Ambassades, B.P. 10660, Niamey. The record for the French embassy in Niamey includes a phone number and an official website.

French citizens travelling to Niger

French citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel.

When the French embassy in Niamey is closed

The next closures of the French embassy in Niamey for public holidays in Niger are Nigerien Republic Day on Friday 18 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Before visiting the French embassy in Niamey

Current procedures for the French embassy in Niamey, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the French embassy in Niamey

Within 1 km of the French embassy in Niamey there are 10 other foreign missions.