Niger
Italy
Italy visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambniamey.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Niger
Italy has 1 mission in Niger, with its embassy in Niamey.
Italian citizens travelling to Niger
ItalyNiger Visa required Niger visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
For a trip from Niger to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Italy
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Niamey, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Nigerien citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Niger
Italian citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Italy?
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Where is the Italian embassy in Niger?
The Italian embassy in Niger is in Niamey.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Italian citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel.
Can Nigerien citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Nigerien citizens need a visa for Italy 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.