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Niger visa for Eritrean citizens

Visa required

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

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 Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Niger

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

The nearest Nigerien missions to Asmara are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,320 km from Asmara), Juba, South Sudan (1,414 km) and Ankara, Turkey (2,793 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Eritrea is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Eritrea

NigerEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.

Eritrean 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Niger

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

How Eritrean citizens apply

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

Niger’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens

Benin admits Eritrean citizens visa-free. Algeria and Mali require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Eritrea

Eritrea requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Niger.

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Niger?

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

Is there an embassy of Niger in Eritrea?

No. Niger has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1,320 km from Asmara.

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Eritrea requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Eritrean citizens enter Niger visa-free?

No; Eritrean 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.