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Niger visa for citizens of Burkina Faso

Entry requirement

Visa-free

Niger admits citizens of Burkina Faso without a visa.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Niger

Nigerien citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

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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.

Citizens of Burkina Faso 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Niger

No maximum stay in Niger is given in the data for citizens of Burkina Faso; the border officer sets it on entry.

Niger’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso

Chad, Benin, Nigeria and Mali admit citizens of Burkina Faso visa-free. Algeria requires citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

Nigerien citizens can enter Burkina Faso without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Burkina Faso and Niger.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Niger?

Niger admits citizens of Burkina Faso without a visa.

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Nigerien citizens can enter Burkina Faso without a visa.

Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Niger visa-free?

Yes, citizens of Burkina Faso can enter Niger without a visa.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.