Nigeria
Niger
Niger visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Niger.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerien citizens travelling to Nigeria
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Travel advice for Niger
- 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.
Before travelling from Nigeria to Niger, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Niger at Level 4, do not travel (updated 8 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Niger (updated 23 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Niger (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Niger
No maximum stay in Niger is given in the data for Nigerian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Niger’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Chad, Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali admit Nigerian citizens visa-free. Algeria requires Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigerien citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Niger.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Nigerian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Niger.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigerien citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nigeria.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Niger visa-free?
Yes, Nigerian citizens can enter Niger 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.