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Niger
Niger visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens 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 Canadian citizens apply for a visa for Niger
Niger has no embassy or consulate in Canada on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Niger in Washington D.C.731 km
R Street Northwest 2204, 20008 Washington
- Embassy of Niger in Paris5,644 km
154, rue de Longchamp, 75116 Paris
- Embassy of Niger in Brussels5,679 km
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 78, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels
The nearest Nigerien missions to Ottawa are in Washington D.C., the United States (731 km from Ottawa), Paris, France (5,644 km) and Brussels, Belgium (5,679 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Canada is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Canada
NigerCanada Visa required Canada 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 Canada 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).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Niger
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
Niger has no embassy or career consulate in Canada. Canadian citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to Canada from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.
Niger’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Algeria and Mali require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Niger.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
Is there an embassy of Niger in Canada?
No. Niger has no embassy in Canada. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Washington D.C., the United States, 731 km from Ottawa.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter Niger visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.