Switzerland passport → Niger
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Niger?
Swiss 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
- SwitzerlandVisa 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 Swiss passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Common questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Niger?
Swiss passport holders need a visa for Niger, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Niger?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Swiss citizens get a visa on arrival in Niger?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Swiss citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Switzerland passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Swiss citizens (edited 19 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.