Visa application for Niger

Be aware of the measures taken by Niger in the context of the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic (Circular note to Niger diplomatic and consular representations abroad issued on March 13th 2020):

“Self-isolation measures lasting fourteen (14) days have been taken to strengthen epidemiological surveillance. These measures apply to all nationals of countries affected by this pandemic. They concern also nationals of Niger and other countries arriving in Niger from affected countries.

However, official foreign delegations, sent by partner countries or international organizations as well as foreign delegations invited by high authorities of Niger, are exempt from isolation measures. They will be subject, at the entry of the territory, to health control and follow-up measures during their stay, as recommended by the World Health Organization and in line with the international health regulations (IHR)”

Be also aware of the additional measures announced on March 17th, 2020 in a message to the Nation of the President of the Republic, his Excellency Issoufou Mahamadou. In this message, was announced, among others, the closure of the international airports of Niamey and Zinder as well as the closure of all land borders for a period of 2 weeks renewable from March 19th, 2020 at midnight except for medical,  military and cargo flights as well as the transport of goods on land.

Please refer to:
https://niger.dk/message-to-the-nation-of-the-president-of-the-republic-on-the-situation-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19/

You may also refer to the national traveling guidelines issued by each Nordic Countries as the guidelines of Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on https://um.dk/en/

 

Visa applicants must be Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, or Icelandic citizens or of a foreign nationality, with residence or business relations in any of these countries.

Please apply for the visa at least two to three weeks before departure.

Niger Visa Application Requirements

  1. The original Passport,
  2. The original visa application form filled in with passport size photo on it and signed by the applicant,
  3. An invitation letter stating the purpose of the stay/mission in Niger from the organization in charge of the stay or having required the mission
  4. The Visa fees

 

 

 

 

Concerning 1:

The passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months.

Concerning 2:

The Visa Application Form DK01072018 must be used.

IMPORTANT: Please make sure the information (name, date of birth, passport number, etc.) on your application form matches EXACTLY the information on your passport. Any discrepancies will result in delays to your application submission.

Concerning 3:

Only in case of stay/mission in Niger for private, NGO or public organizations/institutions.

Concerning 4:

Fee for single entry:             DKK 550,-

Fee for multiple entries:      DKK 850,-

Only bank transfers to the bank account indicated below are accepted and the receipts for payments must be attached to the visa application.

Any application with a shortage in the required fees will not be attended to.
Especially for bank transfers from accounts outside Denmark,
please add DKK 50,- per transfer to take into account the bank charges in the Danish bank.

Application Fees are NOT REFUNDABLE if the application is unsuccessful

Bank transfers has to be made to the account:
Reg. no : 0111
Account no : 8892591343

For bank transfers from accounts outside Denmark and only for transfers from accounts outside Denmark:
IBAN : DK 6820008892591343 
Swiftadresse: NDEADKKK

Do not forget to  indicate the name of the person applying for the visa

 

 

 

Speeding up the visa application process

In order to speed up the processing of the visa application, before submitting your original documents, we recommend that you send us, as soon as possible, following attachments in PDF by e-mail to consulat@niger.dk:

  1. The copy of the passport information page
  2. The filled in and signed visa application form with photo ID on it
  3. The invitation letter

To access the application form, click on the image above

Forwarding and collection of Passports

  • Applicants are responsible for the forwarding and collecting of their passports
  • In case where mail services are used, registered mail has to be used.
  • The Embassy does not take the responsibility for posting or sending passports unless a stamped envelope (stamped at registered mail rate) with the return address has accompanied the application.

Complementary information:

  • The certificate of yellow fever vaccination is required at the entrance of Niger
  • Visas are valid for a period of three (3) months from the date of issuing.

The Consular Services at the embassy in Copenhagen are primarily open Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM or by appointment.

The Consular Services are at your disposal for any information or to facilitate your contacts with institutions or the authorities in Niger.