United Kingdom
Niger
Niger visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 British citizens apply for a visa for Niger
Niger has no embassy or consulate in United Kingdom on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Niger in Brussels324 km
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 78, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels
- Embassy of Niger in Paris340 km
154, rue de Longchamp, 75116 Paris
- Embassy of Niger in Geneva745 km
Avenue de France 23, 1202 Genève
The nearest Nigerien missions to London are in Brussels, Belgium (324 km from London), Paris, France (340 km) and Geneva, Switzerland (745 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the United Kingdom is decided by Niger, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Nigerien citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
NigerUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom 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.
British 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 British citizens can stay in Niger
How long British citizens may stay in Niger is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
Niger has no embassy or career consulate in the United Kingdom. British citizens apply through a mission of Niger accredited to the United Kingdom from abroad; the official visa portal of Niger names the right place.
Niger’s neighbours for British citizens
Algeria and Mali require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerien citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and Niger.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Niger?
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Niger.
Is there an embassy of Niger in the United Kingdom?
No. Niger has no embassy in the United Kingdom. The nearest Nigerien embassy is in Brussels, Belgium, 324 km from London.
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Nigerien citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can British citizens enter Niger visa-free?
No; British 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.