How to get a Niger visa from Zambia

• This business visa is for Zambians who wish to visit Niger for business activities.
• Business travelers are allowed to negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners during business meetings.
• Foreigners in Niger on this visa are allowed to attend trade fairs, business summits, and conferences.
• A letter from the applicant’s employer in Zambia is to be provided. The letter should be addressed to the Embassy of Niger and signed by a senior manager.
• The letter should introduce the applicant and state the nature of the business to be conducted.
• If the applicant is meeting more than one company, the names and addresses of the companies should be stated.
• The purpose of the trip, the activities to be conducted, the duration of the applicant's stay and proof of financial sustenance for the applicant's entire stay is to be provided.
• An official letter of invitation from the host company in Niger should be provided.
• The letter should be written on the company’s letterhead and signed by an authorized signatory of the company.
• The letter should state the duration and nature of the business to be carried out.
• The valid contact address of the company should be included in the letter.
• Proof of any previous dealings between the sponsoring and the host company should be provided if there have been any.
• Proof of travel insurance must be provided, this shows that the expenses of the trip and stay in Niger are all covered.
• Proof of return ticket and accommodation bookings must be provided.
• Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
• Applicants are required to leave Niger once their visa expires.
• Zambians in Niger on the business visa are not allowed to receive payments for the services they render.

• The tourist visa is eligible for persons going to Niger for short visits, vacations or adventures.
• This visa is also used as a vsitor visa.
• Foreigners who have been invited to Niger by their friends and relative are eligible for this visa.
• You need three copies of the visa application form.
• A letter of invitation from your host is required if you are visiting someone in Niger.
• The letter should introduce the applicant and also state the relationship between you two.
• Proof of accommodation bookings must be provided if the applicant will not be staying with friends or relatives.
• Visa holders can attend festivals, ceremonies, trade fairs, and other events.
• A letter from the applicant’s employer in Zambia is required.
• The letter should contain the name and job position of the applicant.
• It should be written on the company’s letterhead and addressed to the Embassy of Niger.
• It must also include the salary level of the applicant.
• If the applicant is not a Zambian, a copy of the applicant's residence permit is required.
• If you are under the age of 18 years, you are required to provide the original copy of your birth certificate that carries the names of both your parents.
• An International Vaccination Certificate against yellow fever and cholera must be provided.
• The applicant must provide a letter from the travel agent stating that a round trip ticket was purchased.
• A letter from the bank showing that the applicant has at least $500 in his/her savings account must be provided.
• Proof of payment of visa application fees should be provided.
• Zambians in Niger on this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment or engage in business activities.
• You are not allowed to seek public funds in Niger while still on this visa.

• This visa is issued to foreigners with the intention of transiting through Niger to their destination country.
• The Niger Transit Visa allows foreigners to make shortstops in the country.
• The visa and other entry permits of the destination country are required.
• Flight ticket of the destination country should be provided.
• This visa does not allow foreigners to take up paid or unpaid employment while they are in the country.
• If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate is required.
• If you are traveling without supervision, a notarized consent signed by both your parents should be provided.
• Traveling from Zambia to Niger and from Niger back to Zambia is not regarded as transit.
• This visa can not be extended.
• Zambians should ensure they leave the country before the expiry of this visa.

People often do not know what to refer to citizens of Niger because of the way Nigerian citizens are known as. A person from Niger is to be called a Nigerien, the pronunciation is somewhat similar to that of Nigerian.