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Russia visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Niger
- Embassy of Russia in Niamey
Bravia Hotel Niamey, Casez Allemandes, quartier plateau, BP 11114, Niamey, Niger (временное размещение)
Russia has 1 mission in Niger, with its embassy in Niamey.
Russian citizens travelling to Niger
RussiaNiger Visa required Niger visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Russia
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Niamey, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Niger
Russian citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Russia?
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in Niger?
The Russian embassy in Niger is in Niamey.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Russian citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel.
Can Nigerien citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Nigerien citizens need a visa for Russia 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.