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Niger visa for South African citizens

Visa required

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Where to apply
1 mission

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

All visa types for Niger

Processing time, as Niger states it: Copenhagen asks applicants to apply three to four weeks before departure.

Nigerien missions in South Africa

Niger has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.

Nigerien citizens travelling to South Africa

NigerSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa 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.

Before travelling from South Africa 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long South African citizens can stay in Niger

How long South African citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How South African citizens apply

In South Africa, applications go to the Nigerien embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for Niger; fees, documents and processing times are published by Niger.

Niger’s neighbours for South African citizens

Benin admits South African citizens visa-free. Algeria and Mali require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Nigerien citizens travelling to South Africa

Nigerien citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Niger?

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Where is the Nigerien embassy in South Africa?

The Nigerien embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Nigerien citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.

Can South African citizens enter Niger visa-free?

No; South African citizens 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.