Niger for citizens of Senegal

🔑 How to enter to Niger from Senegal

To enter Niger, Senegalese citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Niger, check whether your Senegalese passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Niger and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Senegalese passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Senegalese passport.

✅ Requirements for Senegalese citizens to visit Niger with tourist visa

• Senegalese citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Niger. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Senegalese citizens on the territory of Niger is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Senegal require a visa to visit the Niger?

   Senegalese citizens do not need a visa to visit the Niger.

2. What happens if a Senegalese passport holder stays in Niger longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Niger is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Niger is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Senegal need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Niger without a visa?

   Nigerien immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Senegalese citizens to enter Niger without a visa?

   Senegalese citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Niger.

5. Can Senegalese work or study during the visa-free stay in Niger?

   The Niger visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Niger Senegalese citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.