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Niger visa for Namibian citizens

Visa required

Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

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 Namibian citizens apply for a visa for Niger

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

The nearest Nigerien missions to Windhoek are in Pretoria, South Africa (1,184 km from Windhoek), Juba, South Sudan (3,434 km) and Cotonou, Benin (3,588 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Namibia is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Namibia

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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 Namibia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Namibian citizens can stay in Niger

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

How Namibian citizens apply

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

Niger’s neighbours for Namibian citizens

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

Nigerien citizens travelling to Namibia

Nigerien citizens can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Niger?

Namibian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Is there an embassy of Niger in Namibia?

No. Niger has no embassy in Namibia. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,184 km from Windhoek.

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Namibia?

Nigerien citizens can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Namibian citizens enter Niger visa-free?

No; Namibian 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.