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Niger visa for Iranian citizens

Visa required

Niger requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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 Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Niger

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

Measured from Tehran, Nigerien embassies and consulates are closest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,302 km), Ankara, Turkey (1,692 km) and Rome, Italy (3,416 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iran is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Iran

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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.

Before travelling from Iran 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Iranian citizens can stay in Niger

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

How Iranian citizens apply

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

Niger’s neighbours for Iranian citizens

Algeria and Mali require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Iran

Nigerien citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Niger?

Niger requires Iranian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Niger in Iran?

No. Niger has no embassy in Iran. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1,302 km from Tehran.

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Iran?

Nigerien citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Iranian citizens enter Niger visa-free?

No; Iranian 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.