Niger
France
France visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambafrance-ne.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Niger
- Embassy of France in Niamey
Route des Ambassades, B.P. 10660, Niamey
France has 1 mission in Niger, with its embassy in Niamey.
France: visa decisions in Niger
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,233 | 3,043 | 803 | 20.6% | 36.9% |
In 2023, France’s embassy and consulates in Niger (Niamey) received 4,233 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,043. The refusal rate was 20.6%.
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 22.7% of the applications lodged in Niger that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 16.7%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Niger.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Niger, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Niger
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Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Nigerien citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in France
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerien citizens apply
In Niger, applications go to the French embassy in Niamey, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Nigerien citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Niger
French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for France?
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Niger?
The French embassy in Niger is in Niamey.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Niger?
French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
Can Nigerien citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Nigerien citizens need a visa for France 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.