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Niger visa for Japanese citizens

Visa required

Japanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Where to apply
1 mission

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.

Nigerien missions in Japan

Niger has 1 mission in Japan. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Tokyo.

The nearest Nigerien missions to Tokyo are in Copenhagen, Denmark (8,685 km from Tokyo), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (8,691 km) and Ankara, Turkey (8,765 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Japan is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Japan

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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 Japan 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).

Good to know

How long Japanese citizens can stay in Niger

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

How Japanese citizens apply

Niger has no embassy or career consulate in Japan, and its honorary consulate in Tokyo normally does not issue visas. Japanese citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to Japan from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.

Niger’s neighbours for Japanese citizens

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

Nigerien citizens travelling to Japan

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Niger?

Japanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Is there an embassy of Niger in Japan?

No. Niger has no embassy in Japan, only honorary consulates in Tokyo. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Copenhagen, Denmark, 8,685 km from Tokyo.

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Japan?

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

Can Japanese citizens enter Niger visa-free?

No; Japanese 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.