🇳🇪 Is Niger safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Niger: 13 diplomatic missions from 13 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Niger
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- UK support is severely limited and given remotely from Lagos; do not rely on evacuation and keep your own exit plan
- Monitor local media, follow local authorities and contact your airline before travelling
- Passport valid for over 6 months required; no visa on arrival at airport or land border
- Visa must be obtained at Niger Embassy in Brussels; allow 3-4 weeks processing time
- Airlines serving Niamey (Royal Air Maroc, Turkish, Ethiopian, Air Algerie, Tunisair) deny boarding without visa
- Hosted visitors: local resident can request a 'volante' visa via DGPN, collected at DST office
Risk areas and situations
- Do not travel to Niger: terrorist and criminal kidnappings of foreigners are on the rise
- Terrorist attacks are possible throughout the country, including Niamey; politics remain unstable after the July 2023 coup
- Gunfire was reported near the Presidential Palace and airport on 29 Aug; expect extra checkpoints on the airport road
- Do not travel anywhere outside Niamey city: terrorism and kidnapping risk
- Avoid all movement after sunset, even within Niamey
- Kidnapping risk targeting foreigners is described as very high throughout the country
- Avoid walking through the city; do not open the door of private residences to strangers
Emergency numbers in Niger
Embassies and consulates in Niger
13 diplomatic missions from 13 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | 1 | Niamey |
…and 1 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Niger is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Niger safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Niger is 4/4 (Do not travel, level 4 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Niger?
The general emergency number in Niger is 15. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Niger?
Telcomia tracks 13 diplomatic missions from 13 countries in Niger, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.