NigerIreland

Ireland visa for Nigerien citizens

Visa required

Nigerien citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Nigerien citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

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

Measured from Niamey, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Abuja, Nigeria (764 km), Monrovia, Liberia (1,624 km) and Freetown, Sierra Leone (1,769 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Niger is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Niger

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 Ireland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Ireland

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

How Nigerien citizens apply

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

Ireland’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens

The United Kingdom requires Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Niger

Irish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Ireland.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Nigerien citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Niger?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Niger. The nearest Irish embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 764 km from Niamey.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Niger?

Irish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Can Nigerien citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Nigerien citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.