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Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at niamey.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerian citizens travelling to Niger
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Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Nigeria
No maximum stay in Nigeria is given in the data for Nigerien citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Chad and Benin admit Nigerien citizens visa-free.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Niger
Niger admits Nigerian citizens without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigerien citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger admits Nigerian citizens without a visa.
Can Nigerien citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
Yes, Nigerien citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa.
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.