Latvia passport → Niger
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Latvian passport holders need a visa for Niger, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Niger at a glance
- Capital
- Niamey
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +227
- Region
- Western Africa
Niger for other passports
- LatviaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesNo admission
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Africa for Latvian passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Latvian passport holders need a visa for Niger, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Niger?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Latvian citizens get a visa on arrival in Niger?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Latvian citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Latvia passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Latvian citizens (edited 16 Apr 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Niger before you travel.