Niger

Republic of Niger

Western AfricaNiameyNE · NER

At a glance

Currency
West African CFA Franc
XOF · Fr
Languages
French
fra
Calling code
+227
Area
1,267,000 km²
newDaylight today12h 05m↑ 06:40 · ↓ 18:45
Entry & visa

Niger visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Niger depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
19
Visa-free
nationalities
0
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
179
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Niger, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 19 countries can currently enter Niger visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Niger runs on 220V with plug types A, B, C, E, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type A
Two flat parallel pins
Type B
Two flat pins + ground
Type C
Two round pins
Type E
Two round pins + ground hole
Type F
Two round pins + ground clips

Niger uses 2 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.

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Location

16.0° N, 8.0° EOpen in Maps
Borders 7 countries

Light & dark

Niamey swings from 11-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:45.

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