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Niger visa on arrival

Travellers with National Police pre-approval can get a visa on arrival at Niamey. Citizens of the United Arab Emirates with ordinary passports also have a visa-on-arrival option.

Ways to get a Niger visa on arrival

  1. Pre-approved visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers with a pre-approved confirmation from the National Police may obtain a visa on arrival at Niamey. United States nationals are refused entry.

    Processing
    The passport is held for 1 working day after arrival.
    1. Obtain a pre-approved confirmation from the National Police before travel.
    2. Obtain the visa on arrival at Niamey. Your passport will be held for 1 working day.
    3. Appear before the Director General of Immigration on the next working day to register and collect your passport.

  2. Visa on arrival for UAE ordinary passport holders

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of the United Arab Emirates holding an ordinary passport can obtain a visa on arrival.

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Who needs it

Travellers using the pre-approved route must obtain confirmation from the National Police before arrival.

How to apply

  1. Obtain a pre-approved confirmation from the National Police before travel.
  2. Obtain the visa on arrival at Niamey. Your passport will be held for 1 working day.
  3. Appear before the Director General of Immigration on the next working day to register and collect your passport.

What to bring

  • Passport.
  • Pre-approved confirmation from the National Police for the pre-approved route.

Good to know

  • Travellers using the pre-approved route must register and collect their passport on the next working day.
  • The pre-approved visa is also called a flyer visa.
  • United States nationals are refused entry.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Niger?

Travellers using the pre-approved route must obtain confirmation from the National Police before arrival.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Niger?

There are 2 options: Pre-approved visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for UAE ordinary passport holders (a visa at the border).

How long does a Niger visa on arrival take?

For the pre-approved route, the passport is held for 1 working day after arrival.

What documents do I need for a Niger visa on arrival?

Passport.; Pre-approved confirmation from the National Police for the pre-approved route..

How do I apply for a Niger visa on arrival?

1. 1. Obtain a pre-approved confirmation from the National Police before travel. 2. 2. Obtain the visa on arrival at Niamey. Your passport will be held for 1 working day. 3. 3. Appear before the Director General of Immigration on the next working day to register and collect your passport.

What rules do I have to follow on a Niger visa on arrival?

Travellers using the pre-approved route must register and collect their passport on the next working day.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Niger?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Niger visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Niger be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Niger visa on arrival rules?

On Niger's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Niger?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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