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Niger visa for Ethiopian citizens

Visa required

Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for Niger

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

The nearest Nigerien missions to Addis Ababa are in Juba, South Sudan (914 km from Addis Ababa), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,937 km) and Abuja, Nigeria (3,433 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ethiopia is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Ethiopia

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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.

Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in Niger

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

How Ethiopian citizens apply

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

Niger’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens

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

Nigerien citizens travelling to Ethiopia

Nigerien citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Niger?

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

Is there an embassy of Niger in Ethiopia?

No. Niger has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Juba, South Sudan, 914 km from Addis Ababa.

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Nigerien citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter Niger visa-free?

No; Ethiopian 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.