Niger travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Niger with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Niger.

Niger travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Niger with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Niger - quick facts
Time difference UK +1 hour
Language(s) Hausa, French
Currency West African CFA Franc
Electricity C + D + E plug (220V)
Driving side Right
Visa✝ Yes

Why visit Niger?

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  • Culture vultures
    Culture
  • Nature lovers - nature & wildlife
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Niger weather

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The Niger weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Niamey.

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Niger travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Niger from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Niger.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Niger travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Niger with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Niger, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Niger covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Niger with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Niger travel features

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Niger FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Niger including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Niger due to Covid-19?

Niger is open for tourism from the UK.

Negative PCR test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Ministry of Public Health, Niger for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Niger?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Niger. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between Niger and the UK?

The time difference between Niger and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in Niger?

The main languages spoken in Niger are Hausa and French.

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What is the currency in Niger?

The currency in Niger is the West African CFA Franc (XOF).

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Which plugs are used in Niger?

Niger uses electrical plug type C + D + E (220 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Niger?

They drive on the right side of the road in Niger.

Do you need a visa for Niger?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Niger.

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