São Tomé and Príncipe
Niger
Niger visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Niger visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Niger
Niger has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Niger in Cotonou821 km
Rue 651A, Cotonou
- 890 km
- 964 km
Measured from São Tomé, Nigerien embassies and consulates are closest in Cotonou, Benin (821 km), Lomé, Togo (890 km) and Accra, Ghana (964 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of São Tomé and Príncipe is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nigerien citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
NigerSão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe 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.
For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to Niger, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Niger
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Niger has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Niger accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.
Niger’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Benin admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free. Algeria and Mali require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Nigerien citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Niger?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
Is there an embassy of Niger in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Niger has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Cotonou, Benin, 821 km from São Tomé.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Nigerien citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Niger visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Niger 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.