Niger visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Gaboneses visiting Niger

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Nigerien Visa.

  • The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay in Niger, with 
  • The passport should have at least one blank passport page available for the Niger visa stamp. 
  • Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Niger visas.
  • Three original Niger visa application forms. 
  • Three recent, identical, 2 x 2 passport photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
  • Computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
  • International certificate of vaccination against yellow fever. Cholera vaccination is required only if traveling from a country where an outbreak of the disease has been reported.
  • Two copies of evidence of sufficient funds (at least $500 in the bank account) to support stay in destination such as traveler's cheques, and/or most recent bank statement.
  • A copy of the travel itinerary showing entry and exit date from Niger.
  • Applicants under the age of 18 are required to provide a birth certificate and signed consent notes from the parents or legal guardians.

Niger Visa for Gaboneses

Facts about Niger

Niger, officially known as the Republic of the Niger is a West African country that shares borders with Libya, Chad, Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Algeria. The country is named after the Niger River and is the largest country in West Africa but has most of its land area in the Sahara Desert.

The Niger has stunning natural beauty and many interesting tourist attractions. Locals are also renowned for their generosity and hospitality to strangers.

Types of Niger Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 7 working days 90 days
Business visa 7 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Niger Visa

  • The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay in Niger, with 
  • The passport should have at least one blank passport page available for the Niger visa stamp. 
  • Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Niger visas.
  • Three original Niger visa application forms. 
  • Three recent, identical, 2 x 2 passport photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
  • Computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
  • International certificate of vaccination against yellow fever. Cholera vaccination is required only if traveling from a country where an outbreak of the disease has been reported.
  • Two copies of evidence of sufficient funds (at least $500 in the bank account) to support stay in destination such as traveler's cheques, and/or most recent bank statement.
  • A copy of the travel itinerary showing entry and exit date from Niger.
  • Applicants under the age of 18 are required to provide a birth certificate and signed consent notes from the parents or legal guardians.
Niger Tourist visa Niger Business visa

Niger Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Gabon passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the required stay in Niger.
  • The passport must have an empty page for the Niger visa stamp.
  • Niger Visa Application Form must be filled out completely and signed by the applicant.  It must display your full name as it appears in your passport, and it must be signed.
  • Applicants are required to provide 3 recent passport taken against a white background.
  • The passport must be taken within the last six months. 
  • Applicants are required to provide a Certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
  • Copy of your airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.
  • Applicants are required to provide a copy of the most recent bank statement. The statement must show at least $500 in the traveller’s checking or savings account.
  • Holders of the tourist visa are not to partake in any business activity or study course in Niger.
  • Minors are required to provide a copy of their original birth certificate and a signed consent note by both parents/ legal guardians.

Niger Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Original and signed Passport must be valid for at least six months and have a blank page available for visa stamp.
  •  The application form must be filled out completely and have answers for all fields.  It must display your full name as it appears in your passport, and it must be signed.
  • Three (3) coloured passport size photos. The photographs must be printed on photo paper,  must be 2 by 2 and have a white background, and must have been taken within the last 6 months.
  • A business letter of introduction from your company (on company letterhead) addressed to the Embassy of Niger clearly stating the purpose of travel, the name, and contact of the company in Niger you’re visiting, and a financial guarantee for all of your expenses. 
  • An invitation letter from the company in Niger stating the nature of the business to be carried out in Niger, purpose, and duration of the trip.
  • The company in Niger must be a registered company, certificate of registration must be provided.
  • Proof if there have been previously dealing with the company in Niger are to be submitted.
  • An international Inoculation Certificate against yellow fever.
  • Copy of your airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.

Niger Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

155.00 (USD)

Business visa

155.00 (USD)

Niger Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Gabon

Location

Address

Libreville

23, Rue Oulad Tayeb Avenue Bi Kacem, Souisi Libreville Gabon

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contacts@consulateatenigergabon.org

(+241) 01 73 78 14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most practiced religion in Niger?

Islam is the most followed religion in Niger and is practised by 99% of the population. The vast majority of Muslims are Sunni of Maliki school of jurisprudence. Other religions practised in Niger include Animism and Christianity.

What vaccination do I need for Niger visa?

Before travelling to Niger, proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required.

What is the official language of Niger?

Niger was a former French colony, and after gaining independence, the country retained French as the official language in the country. The country also has ten national languages including Hausa, Tamasheq and Kanuri, Songhai, Fulfulde, Arabic, Gourmanchema, Tebu, Buduma, and Tassawaq.