Russia passport → Niger
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Visa required in advance
Russian 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
- RussiaVisa 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 Russian passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free60 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival30 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Niger?
Russian passport holders need a visa for Niger, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Niger?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Niger?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?
114 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #37 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.