🇳🇪 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 Sep 13, 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
- FCDO advises against all travel to Niger; existing travel insurance may be void if you go
- Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey has reopened but expect extra security checkpoints on the road to it
- Contact your airline before travelling due to possible short-notice disruptions
- UK government support is remote only, provided from Lagos; no in-person assistance available in Niger
- 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
- Terrorist attacks and criminal kidnappings of foreign nationals reported across all of Niger, including Niamey
- US Embassy October 2025 alert: kidnapping risk for foreign nationals throughout Niger, capital included
- Political situation unstable since July 2023 military coup; further unrest considered possible
- Travel anywhere outside Niamey city is absolutely discouraged due to terrorism and kidnapping risk
- All movement after sunset is strongly discouraged, even within Niamey
- Kidnapping risk targeting foreigners is described as very high throughout the country
- Walking through the city is discouraged; private residences should not open doors to strangers
Emergency numbers in Niger
Embassies and consulates in Niger
13 diplomatic missions from 13 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Niamey |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | |
| 🇨🇳 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 Sep 13, 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 2 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.