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Germany visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Niger
- Embassy of Germany in Niamey
71, Avenue Djibo Bakary, Niamey
Germany has 1 mission in Niger, with its embassy in Niamey.
German citizens travelling to Niger
GermanyNiger Visa required Niger visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Niger to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Germany
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Niamey, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Nigerien citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Niger
Niger requires German citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Niger?
The German embassy in Niger is in Niamey.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger requires German citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Nigerien citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Nigerien citizens need a visa for Germany 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.