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Niger: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes 1
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

To enter Niger, a passport valid for six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Visas for Niger are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except:

(a) nationals of Denmark and Finland (1);

(b) alien residents holding a valid 'Permis de Séjour' or 'Visa de Séjour';

(c) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours and who do not leave the airport. However, some nationals do require a visa for transit - contact consular section at embassy for further information.

Visa note: 

Business may be conducted on a normal visa providing the relevant embassy is notified beforehand. If applying for a first visa to Niger, applicants will be required to attend an interview at the embassy.

Types and cost: 

Visa fees for Niger start at around £60.

Validity: 

Up to three months, with three entries, depending on purpose of stay.

Application to: 

Nearest consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Up to two weeks. For a fee of £40 visas can be issued in one week.

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