Niger
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Which Netherlands 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 within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Dutch missions in Niger
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Niamey
Rue KK 29, Koira Kano, Niamey
The Netherlands has 1 mission in Niger, with its embassy in Niamey.
Dutch citizens travelling to Niger
NetherlandsNiger Visa required Niger visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in the Netherlands 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 Dutch embassy in Niamey, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Nigerien citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Germany and Belgium require Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Niger
Niger requires Dutch citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Where is the Dutch embassy in Niger?
The Dutch embassy in Niger is in Niamey.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger requires Dutch citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Nigerien citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Nigerien citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.