Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Niger depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for NigerEmergency Numbers
- Police
- 17
- Ambulance
- 15
Currency
- Name
- West African CFA franc
- Code
- XOF
- Symbol
- CFA
Pegged to the euro.
Power Outlets
- Outlet types
- Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type F
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
WAT (UTC+1) — no daylight saving
Best Time to Visit
Major Airports
- NIM
Diori Hamani International Airport
Niamey · main international hub
- AJY
Mano Dayak International Airport
Agadez
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | — |
| Guides | USD 15+ per day | — |
Dress Code
What "modest dress" usually means
Shoulders and knees covered, nothing tight or sheer, no low-cut tops, no visible underwear or midriff. Loose, breathable fabrics work best in warm climates. In most places this is a social expectation rather than a legal rule — the country-specific notes below add any extras (headscarves at mosques, long trousers in temples, etc.).
- Modest dress essential — Niger is predominantly Muslim
- Cover shoulders and knees
Social Etiquette
- French is the official language; Hausa, Zarma and Tamasheq are regional
- Agadez's Grand Mosque, with its 27-metre mud minaret, is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
- Photography of government, military and public infrastructure strictly forbidden
- A curfew may apply in many regions
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (Hausa) | Sannu | SAHN-noo |
| Thank you (Hausa) | Nagode | nah-GO-deh |
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