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You do not need a visa for Niger if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

No visa needed

Bissau-Guinean citizens can enter Niger without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to Niger Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. Bissau-Guinean citizens can enter Niger without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Niger may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Bissau-Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Bissau-Guinean passport holders entering Niger as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Niger

    Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Niger.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Niger; -Foreign nationals residing in Niger.
    Embassy of Niger Last checked 2026-08-05
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Niger. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Niger and have 2 photocopies of the 1st page of the passport.

    Embassy of Niger Last checked 2026-08-05
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Niger

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Niger Last checked 2026-08-05
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Niger

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Niger.

    Last checked 2026-08-05
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Niger.

    Last checked 2026-08-05

A look at Niger

  • Historic mud-brick mosque and minaret in Agadez old town with traditional Saharan architecture
    Agadez Grand Mosque — A UNESCO World Heritage site and ancient caravan crossroads
  • Tuareg nomads with camels crossing the vast golden dunes of the Tenere Desert at sunset
    Tenere Desert — Experience authentic Tuareg camel treks across the Sahara
  • Elephants and giraffes gathering at a waterhole in W National Park during dry season
    W National Park — West Africa's premier wildlife reserve spanning three countries
  • View of Niamey cityscape along the Niger River with traditional boats and modern buildings
    Niamey — Niger's capital city situated on the banks of the Niger River

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