Niger visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Nigerien Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 3 months

Entry Requirements

  • Ghanaian passport holders do not require a visa to visit Niger.
  • You must have a passport valid for six months at the time of entry with two blank pages. 
  • Your visa is valid for up to three months. 
  • Before entry into Niger,  you must have a valid passport, 3 passport photographs, proof of sufficient funds, hotel booking reservation and copy of flight itinerary. 
  • Ghanaians visiting Niger with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission.
  • Ghanaians visiting Niger must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Niamey, Niger. The estimated flight time is between 2 - 4 hours.
  • Although Islam is the most widely practiced religion in Niger, other religions are also practiced including Christianity and Animism.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Niger is the West Africa Standard Time (GMT+1), Niger is 1 hour ahead of Ghana.
  • Getting around in Niger is possible through various public means transportation including Taxis, Car rentals, Buses.
  • Niger the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E, and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Niger, one of the hottest countries in the world, has three basic climatic zones: the Saharan desert in the north, the Sahel to the south of the desert, and Sudan in the southwest corner.
  • The best time to visit Niger is in January, July until September and November and December, when you will have a hot or very hot temperature and none till limited rainfall. 
  • French is the most widely spoken language in Niger.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic French phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Niger, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best time to visit Niger??

The best time to visit Niger is in January, July until September and November and December.

What currency is used in Niger?

The legal tender of the Niger is the West African CFA franc. Its ISO code is XOF and the currency is also used in 7 other West African states like Togo and Senegal.

What's the official language spoken in Niger??

French is the official language spoken here. Niger has 11 official languages, with French being the official language and Hausa the most spoken language.

How long can you stay visa free in Niger??

You can stay in Niger visa-free for stays up to three months. Ghanaian passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Niger.

What vaccinations do you require to visit Niger??

Ghanaians visiting Niger must check for Hepatitis B; Meningococcal Meningitis; Rabies; Typhoid. Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: Cholera. Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all travelers aged 1 year or over and recommended for travelers departing Niger