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Niger visa for Bulgarian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Bulgarian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

All visa types for Niger

Processing time, as Niger states it: Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure.

Where Bulgarian citizens apply for a visa for Niger

Niger has no embassy or consulate in Bulgaria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Nigerien missions to Sofia are in Ankara, Turkey (856 km from Sofia), Rome, Italy (897 km) and Monaco (1,292 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bulgaria is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Bulgaria

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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.

Bulgarian citizens planning a trip to Niger can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Niger

How long Bulgarian citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bulgarian citizens apply

Niger has no embassy or career consulate in Bulgaria. Bulgarian citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to Bulgaria from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.

Niger’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens

Algeria and Mali require Bulgarian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Bulgaria

Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria. The rule is the same in both directions between Bulgaria and Niger.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Niger?

Bulgarian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Is there an embassy of Niger in Bulgaria?

No. Niger has no embassy in Bulgaria. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Ankara, Turkey, 856 km from Sofia.

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.

Can Bulgarian citizens enter Niger visa-free?

No; Bulgarian citizens 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.