Botswana
Niger
Niger visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Niger visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Niger visa?
Entry visa for Niger (visa d'entrée)
Key facts
- Processing time
- Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure
Processing time, as Niger states it: Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure.
Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Niger
Niger has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Niger in Pretoria262 km
Thomas Avenue 821, Pretoria
- 3,340 km
- Embassy of Niger in Abuja4,247 km
Diplomatic Drive 305, Abuja
Measured from Gaborone, Nigerien embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (262 km), Juba, South Sudan (3,340 km) and Abuja, Nigeria (4,247 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Botswana is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Botswana
NigerBotswana e-Visa Botswana visa for citizens of Niger
Travel advice for Niger
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Botswana to Niger, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Niger
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Niger has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Niger accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.
Niger’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Benin admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Algeria and Mali require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Botswana
Botswana requires a visa from Nigerien citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Niger?
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
Is there an embassy of Niger in Botswana?
No. Niger has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 262 km from Gaborone.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Nigerien citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Niger visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Niger obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.