Netherlands
Niger
Niger visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Niger requires Dutch citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Dutch citizens apply for a visa for Niger
Niger has no embassy or consulate in Netherlands on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Niger in Brussels177 km
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 78, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels
- Embassy of Niger in Paris431 km
154, rue de Longchamp, 75116 Paris
- Embassy of Niger in Berlin567 km
Machnower Straße 24, 14165 Berlin
Measured from Amsterdam, Nigerien embassies and consulates are closest in Brussels, Belgium (177 km), Paris, France (431 km) and Berlin, Germany (567 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Netherlands is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nigerien citizens travelling to the Netherlands
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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 the Netherlands 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 Dutch citizens can stay in Niger
How long Dutch citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Dutch citizens apply
Niger has no embassy or career consulate in the Netherlands. Dutch citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to the Netherlands from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.
Niger’s neighbours for Dutch citizens
Algeria and Mali require Dutch citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to the Netherlands
Nigerien citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and Niger.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger requires Dutch citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Niger in the Netherlands?
No. Niger has no embassy in the Netherlands. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Brussels, Belgium, 177 km from Amsterdam.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Nigerien citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Can Dutch citizens enter Niger visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.