Niger
United States
United States visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ne.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Niger
- Embassy of the United States in Niamey
Boulevard des Ambassades, B.P. 11201, Niamey
The United States has 1 mission in Niger, with its embassy in Niamey.
US visas issued to citizens of Niger
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 872 | 905 |
| Student (F, M) | 111 | 125 |
| Exchange (J) | 56 | 39 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 18 | 10 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 3 | 2 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 197 | 224 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 4 | 7 |
| Total | 1,261 | 1,312 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 38.2% | 38.2% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,312 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Niger, the 158th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 69%, diplomatic and official visas 17% and student visas 10%. That is 4% more than in fiscal year 2024 (1,261).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Niger received 103, 74% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 38.2% for citizens of Niger in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 38.2%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Niger anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Niger.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Niger
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Before travelling from Niger to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in the United States
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Niamey, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Canada and Mexico require Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Niger
Niger requires US citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for the United States?
Nigerien citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Niger?
The US embassy in Niger is in Niamey.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger requires US citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Nigerien citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Nigerien citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.