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Niger visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Niger requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Niger visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Niger visa?
Entry visa for Niger (visa d'entrée)
Key facts
- Processing time
- Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure
Processing time, as Niger states it: Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure.
Where Russian citizens apply for a visa for Niger
Niger has no embassy or consulate in Russia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,559 km
- Embassy of Niger in Berlin1,622 km
Machnower Straße 24, 14165 Berlin
- Embassy of Niger in Ankara1,798 km
Mahatma Gandi Caddesi 40, 06680 Ankara
The nearest Nigerien missions to Moscow are in Copenhagen, Denmark (1,559 km from Moscow), Berlin, Germany (1,622 km) and Ankara, Turkey (1,798 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Russia is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Russia
NigerRussia Visa required Russia visa for citizens of Niger
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.
Russian citizens planning a trip to Niger can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Niger
How long Russian citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
Niger has no embassy or career consulate in Russia. Russian citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to Russia from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.
Niger’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Algeria and Mali require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Russia
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and Niger.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Niger in Russia?
No. Niger has no embassy in Russia. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Copenhagen, Denmark, 1,559 km from Moscow.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Russia?
Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Can Russian citizens enter Niger visa-free?
No; Russian citizens need a visa for Niger 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.