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Niger visa for Tanzanian citizens

Visa required

Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

All visa types for Niger

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

Where Tanzanian citizens apply for a visa for Niger

Niger has no embassy or consulate in Tanzania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Nigerien missions to Dodoma are in Juba, South Sudan (1,311 km from Dodoma), Pretoria, South Africa (2,318 km) and Abuja, Nigeria (3,560 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Tanzania is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Nigerien citizens travelling to Tanzania

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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.

For a trip from Tanzania 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).

Good to know

How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in Niger

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

How Tanzanian citizens apply

Niger has no embassy or career consulate in Tanzania. Tanzanian citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to Tanzania from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.

Niger’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens

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

Nigerien citizens travelling to Tanzania

Tanzania requires a visa from Nigerien citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Niger?

Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.

Is there an embassy of Niger in Tanzania?

No. Niger has no embassy in Tanzania. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Juba, South Sudan, 1,311 km from Dodoma.

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Tanzania requires a visa from Nigerien citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Tanzanian citizens enter Niger visa-free?

No; Tanzanian 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.