Niger visa requirements for Ivorians
Travel and visa requirements
Nigerien Visa is not required for Ivorians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Ivorians travelling to Niger do not need to apply for a visa for a maximum period of 90 days .
- Passports which will be needed for entry are expected to be valid on arrival.
- A passport is typically expected to carry at least a six months validity and two unused pages for entry stamps.
- Visitors are expected to hold proof of onward/return tickets to their next destination.
- Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in the country such as traveler's cheques or most recent bank statements will be requested at the port of entry into Niger.
- On arrival, visitors are required to declare the total value of their luggage.
- There are no fees expected upon departure from the airport.
- Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required for all visitors except infants below 9 months of age.
- There are no taxes required of visitors upon departure from the airport.
- There are no currency restrictions on entry into Niger.
- Pets must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate which should be issued not more than 3 days prior to entry into the country.
- Direct flights from Abidjan to Niger are available at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport .
- The estimated flight time from Ivory Coast to Niger is 2 hours, 34 minutes.
- Niger is one of the hottest countries in the world and is nicknamed as ‘Frying Pan of the World’.
- The country has a sub-tropical climate alongside an arid, desert environment which makes it hot and dry.
- Rainfall varies across the country. However, it is usually extremely low.
- Islam is the most predominant religion in Niger and it is practiced by about 99% of its population.
- Being a former french colony, the official language in Niger is French. However, Hausa is widely spoken across the country.
- Niger is home to one of the world’s largest reserves, the Air and Tenere National Nature Reserves.
- The country has the most population of the rare West African Lion and one of the last populations of the Northwest African Cheetah.
- There are many dinosaur remains in an area of the Sahara in Niger.
- Female visitors should avoid wearing revealing clothes.
- Nigeriens place high importance on greetings. It is considered rude to approach someone with a question without greeting first.
- The power plugs and sockets in Niger are of type C, D, E and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The West African CFA Franc is the national currency in Niger.
- There are quite a number of beautiful places to see in Niger, from the desert empires to the wild natural beauty. Top tourist sites in the country include: Agadez, Ayarou, the Koure and the W National Park.
- Niger uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) which places Niger 1 hour ahead of Ivory Coast.
- Visitors are advised to respect local traditions, laws and customs and ensure that they do not offend.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to travel to Niger?
The estimated flight time from Ivory Coast to Niger is 2 hours, 34 minutes.
Is Niger a desert?
Niger is a landlocked country in Western Africa and it can be called a desert area because about 80% of the country lies in the Sahara desert.