Uganda
Niger
Niger visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
- 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 Ugandan citizens apply for a visa for Niger
Niger has no embassy or consulate in Uganda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 517 km
- Embassy of Niger in Pretoria2,935 km
Thomas Avenue 821, Pretoria
- Embassy of Niger in Abuja2,944 km
Diplomatic Drive 305, Abuja
Measured from Kampala, Nigerien embassies and consulates are closest in Juba, South Sudan (517 km), Pretoria, South Africa (2,935 km) and Abuja, Nigeria (2,944 km). Niger sets which of its missions takes applications from Uganda; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Uganda
NigerUganda e-Visa Uganda 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.
Ugandan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Niger
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ugandan citizens apply
Niger has no embassy or career consulate in Uganda. Ugandan citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to Uganda from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.
Niger’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Benin admits Ugandan citizens visa-free. Algeria and Mali require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to Uganda
Nigerien citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Niger?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
Is there an embassy of Niger in Uganda?
No. Niger has no embassy in Uganda. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Juba, South Sudan, 517 km from Kampala.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Nigerien citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Niger visa-free?
No; Ugandan 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.