Africa
Niger
The UK advises against all travel. Military rule since 2023, terrorist attacks including in Niamey, and kidnapping of foreigners leave no safe region for visitors.
- US travel advisoryLevel 4Do not travelDetails
- Visa19 of 198passports can visit visa-freeDetails
- CurrencyXOFUS$1 ≈ CFA582.98Details
- Price level36%of US prices (World Bank PPP)
- English1/5Rare
- PlugsType C, D, E, F220 V, 50 HzDetails
- Emergency17Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDrink bottled or filtered water; cholera and typhoid are risks.Details
- LGBTQ+LegalNot criminalised, but society is conservative and open expression is risky.Details
- DrivingOn the rightDo not drive. Roads have checkpoints, ambush risk and fuel shortages; escorts are mandatory in some areas.
When to visit Niger
November to February is coolest. March-June is extremely hot; rains July-September cause floods.
Good to know
Entry
- Visa required for most nationalities; get it before travel. Land borders have closed at times.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Registration and permits are required to travel outside Niamey.
Laws visitors break by accident
- Photographing officials, soldiers or government buildings leads to detention.
- Alcohol is hard to find and discouraged.
- Entry to the Agadez region needs authorisation.
Etiquette
- Greet people at length before business.
- Dress modestly; avoid public displays of affection.
Tipping
Small tips of a few hundred CFA are normal.
Neighbouring countries
Sources
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