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Do not travel.

All 11 governments advise against all travel to this destination. There is an extreme level of risk.

Government advisories

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Due to safety risks, only essential U.S. government employees are permitted to travel to Niger. Non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members of U.S. government employees are not…
Canada
Canada
Do Not Travel
Level 4
NIGER - AVOID ALL TRAVEL Avoid all travel to Niger due to the political instability and the risks of terrorism and kidnapping. The political and security situation in Niger remains unpredictable. You…
Ireland
Ireland
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Do not travel to Niger.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Do Not Travel
Level 4
This is due to the rise of reported terrorist and criminal kidnappings of foreign nationals which have taken place this year in Niger. There is an ongoing risk of terrorist attacks throughout Niger…
New Zealand
New Zealand
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Terrorism and kidnapping, the presence of armed militants and an unpredictable security situation are all significant threats in Niger. Terrorist groups are active across Niger and attacks could…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Do not travel to Niger.
France
France
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Do not travel to Niger.
Germany
Germany
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Do not travel to Niger.
Poland
Poland
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Do not travel to Niger.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Do Not Travel
Cites extradition risk to China for Taiwanese nationals
Level 4
Leave Niger as soon as possible.
South Korea
South Korea
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Do not travel to Niger.
Japan
Japan
Do Not Travel
Level 4
Greater Sahara

Entry requirements

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passportVisa required
CanadaCanada passportVisa required
IrelandIreland passportVisa required
United KingdomUnited Kingdom passportVisa required
New ZealandNew Zealand passportVisa required
NetherlandsNetherlands passportVisa required
FranceFrance passportVisa required
GermanyGermany passportVisa required
PolandPoland passportVisa required
TaiwanTaiwan passportVisa required
South KoreaSouth Korea passportVisa required
JapanJapan passportVisa required

What the governments agree on for Niger

There is no disagreement here. All eleven governments that assess Niger advise against travel outright. Unanimity at the highest level is rare — most troubled destinations produce at least one dissenting view — and it means eleven independent foreign ministries reached the same conclusion separately.

Currency varies between sources. New Zealand's is the oldest assessment of Niger on file, last revised in November 2024, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

Eleven of the eleven governments currently advise against all travel, and that has consequences beyond the wording: most policies void cover for travel taken against your own government's advice, and consular assistance may be limited or unavailable on the ground.

Derived from 11 government assessments for Niger, most recently reviewed in August 2026.

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Niamey
Niger's capital on the Niger River with the Grand Mosque, National Museum, and giraffe reserve nearby. The Petit Marche crafts market sells Tuareg silver and leather goods.
Zinder
The former capital with the Sultan's Palace and the Birni quarter's Hausa mud-brick architecture. The Tanout market and surrounding Sahel scenery are authentic experiences.
Maradi
Niger's commercial capital and a major groundnut trading center with vibrant Hausa market culture. The southern location brings slightly greener landscapes than the Saharan north.
Tahoua
A central Niger city with a significant weekly camel and livestock market. Caravans bound for the Air Mountains and the Tuareg heartland still pass through here.
Agadez
A Saharan jewel with the 27-meter mud-brick minaret of the Grand Mosque and Tuareg culture. Expeditions set out from here for the Tenere Desert and the Air Mountains UNESCO sites.