Visa requirements for Nigerien citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Niger. As of 2026, Nigerien citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 54 countries and territories, ranking the Nigerien passport 78th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements
Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation. Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Nigerien citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 30 days 90 days Visa is not required for holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence of Canada, Schengen or US. 90 days 90 days Visa fee is USD 40 per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 30 days US permanent resident card (Green card) holders can enter visa free Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. 3 months 3 months May apply online. 7 days Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days. 90 days 90 days Holders of valid double or multiple entry Schengen visa or Bulgarian, Croatian and Romanian national visa, as well as residence permits issued by Schengen Member States or by Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania, are not required to hold a short-stay visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus for a time period that does not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period. 31 days 21 days Holders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa. travelers who wants to enter must submit an E-Ticket when enter/exit and present the QR code at immigration. 90 days up to 90 days Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State. 3 months Visa is not required if holding a valid visa for at least 6 months at the time of arrival, issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen Area Member State. 60 days 30 days 30 days Arriving at Kish (KIH) or Qeshm (GSM) do not need a visa for a maximum of 14 days. Can obtain a visa on arrival at Mashhad International Airport (MHD), Tehran International Airport (IKA), Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), Esfahan International Airport (IFN) and Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) for a maximum of 30 days. Passengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. May apply online Kurdistan region. Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online 60 days Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to whom entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:
To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 90 days 14 days 30 days 60 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days visa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US 3 months 30 days 90 days Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 30 days Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. Holders of a GCC state resident permit can get a 28 days visa on arrival that costs 5 Omani Riyals. 30 days Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK. May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary". 30 days * Visa is not required for holders of a valid Schengen Member State Visa. May Apply Online. May enter with a valid visa issued by Belarus which must be valid for the period of intended stay in Russia. Visa not required if visiting Saint Petersburg for up to 72 hours via the cruise St. Peter Line ferries, from Helsinki or Tallinn. May apply online and then submit all the documents at the embassy to get the visa 30 days 1 month 60 days 15 days Holders of a visa or resident permit issued by the United States or a Schengen area member state do not require a visa for stays up to 15 days. Tourist visa on arrival and eVisa for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. Eligible for an e-Visa or transit visa if holding a valid residence permit of no less than 3 months in a GCC country. 90 days 3 months 30 days 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 days 45 days 90 days 30 days 1 month May apply online. May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies Effective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries, with certain exemptions. Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc 90 days 90 days
Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries
Territory Conditions of access Notes Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay) Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Nigerien citizens are subject to special visa requirements and may only visit Taiwan under specific conditions, including official invitations, business activities, medical treatment, family visits, or participation in approved events. Those visiting Taiwan on business must be interviewed by a Taiwanese consular officer, and their sponsors must submit a letter of guarantee to the Bureau of Consular Affairs in Taiwan. Registration required after 24h.
Dependent and autonomous territories
Territory Conditions of access Notes China 14 days Denmark France French West Indies French West Indies refers to Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands refers to Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"
See also
Visa policy of Niger Nigerien passport
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