France
Niger
Niger visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Niger requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Niger visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambassadeniger-fr.org
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.
Nigerien missions in France
- Embassy of Niger in Paris
154, rue de Longchamp, 75116 Paris
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- Honorary Consulate of Niger in Marseille
9a Boulevard National, 13001 Marseille
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All missions of Niger in France
Niger has 4 missions in France, with its embassy in Paris. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Metz, Marseille and Lyon.
Nigerien citizens travelling to France
NigerFrance Visa required France 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.
For a trip from France to Niger, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 French citizens can stay in Niger
How long French citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
In France, applications go to the Nigerien embassy in Paris, or to a visa centre acting for Niger; fees, documents and processing times are published by Niger.
Niger’s neighbours for French citizens
Algeria and Mali require French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to France
Nigerien citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Niger.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Nigerien embassy in France?
The Nigerien embassy in France is in Paris.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for France?
Nigerien citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter Niger visa-free?
No; French 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.