US citizens are required to secure a visa prior to traveling to Niger. A passport and proof of yellow fever inoculation are also required.
For updated information on visa requirements, please contact:
Embassy of Niger in the US
2204 R Street, NW
Washington, DC
20008, USA
Telephone: (+1-202) 4834224
Fax: (+1-202) 4833169
Email: embassyofniger@ioip.com
Requirements for All Applicants:
- Valid passport.
- Three (3) visa application forms duly filled out and signed.
- Three (3) recent passport-size photographs.
- International Vaccination Certificate:
- Yellow Fever is mandatory
- Cholera is required only if traveling from a country where an outbreak of the disease has been reported (mostly from the neighboring countries).
General Requirements – Tourist Visa:
- Please refer to: REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS.
- A letter (2 copies) from the travel agent certifying that round trip ticket has been purchased.
- A letter (2 copies) from the bank certifying that the traveler has at least $500.00 in his/her savings account. This applies to travelers who are going by road.
General Requirements – Business Visa:
- Please refer to: REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS.
- A letter (2 copies) from the company that is being represented stating:
- Purpose of trip – activities to be performed and duration of stay – source of financial responsibility for any expenses incurred by the employee.
Please note:
- Visas must be used within three (3) months as of its date of issuance.
- Visa fees do not include postage stamps for the return of passport (s) by mail. A self-addressed stamped envelope must be provided by the applicant. Further, it is advised that such envelope be either CERTIFIED, REGISTERED or SPECIAL DELIVERY.
- Please allow three (3) working days for processing.
Reminders:
In order to avoid unnecessary delay in the issuance of your visa, it is important that you complete the visa application forms thoroughly and accurately. For example:
- If you have more than one Christian name please give them in full.
- Place of birth – frequently omitted.
- Place, month and date of passport issuance – frequently omitted.
- Passport numbers given on the application forms must be identical to those of your passport.
- “Persons to contact in case of emergency” is equally important.
Visa Fees:
ORDINARY (REGULAR) PASSPORT: $ 25.20
DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL PASSPORT: (FREE OF CHARGE)
Important Notice: The information provided here are subject to change without prior notice. For confirmation on visa requirements and fees, you may consult with the Embassy or Consulate for Niger nearest you.