Visa

Any foreigner wishing to travel to Niger must be in possession of a valid passport or other documentation from his country recognised by the Republic of Niger as an official travel document, and an entry visa to Niger.

The visa is compulsory to enter Niger except for nationals of member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and of certain States with which Niger is bound by agreements on visa abolition. Of a short stay of 90 days. These states are Tunisia, Morocco, Chad, Cuba, Algeria, Turkey, and Indonesia for diplomatic and service passports.

However, nationals of countries that have concluded an agreement for the reciprocal abolition of the visa who, during a stay in Niger, are the subject of either an expulsion order or of a decision to refuse the visa, will have their residence permit withdrawn. The withdrawal of a residence permit prohibits residence in Niger, and they are subject to the visa formality to return to Niger.

The entry visa to Niger is an entry and residence permit for a limited period of time in Niger, issued by the competent Nigerien authorities. This authorisation is embodied at the consulate of Niger in the UK, by the affixing of a stamp in lieu of a visa. However, the possession of a visa to Niger does not confer an irrevocable entry.

Visa applications are made at our visa office in Milton Keynes, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Applications submitted by mail (post, DHL) are now being accepted.

The visa period is five business days, exceptions are made to an applicant requesting the 24-hour service with a supplement of £60.

All applicants wishing to send the visa application by mail (post, DHL) must insert a prepaid envelope (special delivery) with the correct address in order for us to return it.

Any applicant wanting to drop the visa application or any other service in-person at our visa office should make an appointment by calling the office or by email.

Please do not attend our visa office or the consulate without an appointment.

Visa Requirements

When you apply for a visa (tourist, business, Diplomatic, or official), you must provide all documents related to the purpose of your trip to Niger. Examples: letter of invitation from a friend or family, letter of introduction of a business, hotel reservation, etc.

Application Material for adults

• Two (2) copies of application form which can be downloaded after completion of the visa application online.
• Two (2) recent passport photos, 2x2 format
• A valid passport or travel document: the validity of the passport or travel document must be greater than 90 days and, in any case, greater than the length of the stay.
• A copy of the residence card or any other document in place of foreigners residing in the countries of the embassy's jurisdiction

Application Material for Minors

Like the adult, the minor applicant for an entry visa to Niger must have a valid passport issued in his name. It can not be indicated as an applicant for an entry visa to Niger on the passport of his parents. The visa application form for minors must include, in addition,

• copies of the birth certificate and the minor's plane ticket,
• Parents' identity documents and authorisation to leave the territory from both parents or the parent that is not travelling with the child, where the child is travelling alone or with one of the parents.
• If the minor travels with both parents, copies of the airline tickets of the latter are also requested.

Journalists Visa

In addition to the documents provided for the adult visa, obtaining a visa to enter Niger for journalists is subject to an authorisation from the Ministry of Communication.

The request for permission, indicating the object, location, period and the material of the shooting or the report, must be addressed by the interested person directly to the Ministry of Communication of Niger. The fee applied for the entry visa to Niger for minors and journalists is the same as for adults.

Documents to be provided for Diplomatic Passports

• Application form for entry visa to Niger. Form will available to download after visa application submission completed. Two (2) copies of the form.
• Two photo IDs, format 2X2.
• A valid diplomatic passport. The validity of the passport must be longer than 90 days and, in any case, greater than the length of the stay.
• A note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Documents to be provided for Official Passports

• Application form for entry visa to Niger, in accordance with the model annexed, completed in two (2) copies.
• Two photo IDs, format 2X2.
• Valid service passport. The validity of the passport must be longer than 90 days and, in any case, greater than the length of the stay.
• Note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Copy of the mission order.

Visa Fee

• Single entry visa/ Tourist or Business ( 1 month) - £100
• Multiple entry visa/ Tourist or Business( 3 months) - £170
• Multiple entry visa/ Tourist or Business ( 6 months) - £ 250

NB

• Additional fees may apply in case of exceptional urgency in visa issuance (£60).
• It should be noted that consular fees are not refundable under any circumstances.
• All payments are made online by Stripe and money orders are not accepted.

Visa Application Form