Niger
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Niger
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Niamey
French Embassy Compound, Niamey
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Niger, with its embassy in Niamey.
British citizens travelling to Niger
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Niger to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Niamey, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Ireland requires Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Niger
British citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in Niger?
The British embassy in Niger is in Niamey.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Niger?
British citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel.
Can Nigerien citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Nigerien citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.