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Niger visa for Mauritian citizens

Visa required

Mauritian 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 Mauritian citizens apply for a visa for Niger

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

The nearest Nigerien missions to Port Louis are in Pretoria, South Africa (3,055 km from Port Louis), Juba, South Sudan (3,969 km) and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (5,127 km). Niger sets which of its missions takes applications from Mauritius; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Mauritius

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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.

For a trip from Mauritius 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).

Good to know

How long Mauritian citizens can stay in Niger

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

How Mauritian citizens apply

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

Niger’s neighbours for Mauritian citizens

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

Nigerien citizens travelling to Mauritius

Nigerien citizens can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius, valid for stays of up to 60 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Niger?

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

Is there an embassy of Niger in Mauritius?

No. Niger has no embassy in Mauritius. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 3,055 km from Port Louis.

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Nigerien citizens can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius, valid for stays of up to 60 days.

Can Mauritian citizens enter Niger visa-free?

No; Mauritian 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.