Niger Passport Rules for UK Travellers

Quick answer: FCDO advises against all travel to Niger. If you still travel, your passport must be valid for the whole of your stay and you need a visa from the Nigerien embassy in Geneva.

Niger travel requirements at a glance

Validity

Valid for your stay

Visa

Visa from embassy in Geneva

Yellow fever

Certificate required

FCDO advice

Against all travel

Official source: GOV.UK Niger entry requirements.

Passport rules: quick summary

  • FCDO advises against all travel
  • Passport valid for your stay
  • Visa needed from Geneva embassy
  • Yellow fever certificate required

Passport validity for Niger

GOV.UK says your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay in Niger. No additional period of validity is needed.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other documents meet the rules, and renew your passport if you need to.

Visas

You need a visa to enter Niger. You can apply from the Nigerien embassy in Geneva.

Visit the embassy website for application forms, payment and requirements.

Arriving and security checks

Nigerien authorities have carried out enhanced security checks on foreign nationals arriving in Niger. In some cases passports have been withheld for several days.

You must have a certificate proving you have had a yellow fever vaccination.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need 6 months on my passport for Niger?

No. GOV.UK says your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay, with no extra validity needed. FCDO advises against all travel to Niger.

Do I need a visa for Niger?

Yes. Apply through the Nigerien embassy in Geneva before you travel.

Do I need a yellow fever vaccination for Niger?

Yes. GOV.UK says you must have a certificate proving you have had a yellow fever vaccination.