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Niger
Niger visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel.
- 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 Indian citizens apply for a visa for Niger
Niger has no embassy or consulate in India on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,057 km
- Embassy of Niger in Ankara4,216 km
Mahatma Gandi Caddesi 40, 06680 Ankara
- 5,479 km
The nearest Nigerien missions to New Delhi are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (3,057 km from New Delhi), Ankara, Turkey (4,216 km) and Juba, South Sudan (5,479 km). Niger sets which of its missions takes applications from India; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Nigerien citizens travelling to India
NigerIndia e-Visa India 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.
Indian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in Niger
How long Indian citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
Niger has no embassy or career consulate in India. Indian citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to India from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.
Niger’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Algeria and Mali require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to India
India requires a visa from Nigerien citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Indian citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Niger in India?
No. Niger has no embassy in India. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 3,057 km from New Delhi.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from Nigerien citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Niger visa-free?
No; Indian 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.