Niger
Niger is a large, arid, landlocked country situated in the Sahel. Formerly a French colony, Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world and is largely agrarian. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 29 August 2026:
You will need a visa to enter Niger. You can apply for a visa from the Nigerien embassy in Geneva.
Visit the embassy website for application forms, payment, and more information on requirements.
Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity is needed.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Time
- UTC+1
- Tue 13:34 there now
- Plugs and power
- Types A, B, C, D, F · 220 V
- Driving
- On the right
- Calling code
- +227
- Languages
- French
- Capital
- Niamey
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.