Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting
Niger
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Nigerien Visa.
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Niger Visa for Egyptians
Facts about Niger
Niger, officially known as the Republic of the Niger is a West African country that shares borders with Libya, Chad, Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Algeria. The country is named after the Niger River and is the largest country in West Africa but has most of its land area in the Sahara Desert.
The Niger has stunning natural beauty and many interesting tourist attractions. Locals are also renowned for their generosity and hospitality to strangers.
Travelers should try to be with a means of identification while in the country at all times. Also, be aware of all the Muslim laws and adhere to them as much as you can.
Types of Niger Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Niger Visa
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Niger Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Tourist Visa is issued to foreigners with the intention of traveling to Niger for leisure and tourism.
- Egyptians who have been invited to the country by their friends or relatives residing in Niger are eligible to apply for this visa.
- A letter of invitation from your host is required if the purpose of your travel is for a private visit. The letter must state the relationship between you and your host and must contain valid contact information of your host.
- If employed, a letter from your employer is required. The letter must state your job position, salary level, and length of your employment.
- During your time in the country, you are allowed to attend festivals and events of your choice.
- If you are under the age of 18 years are required to be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate. If traveling with one or none of your parents, a letter of consent signed by both your parents is required.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment during their time in the country.
- Applicants of this visa are expected to have been vaccinated against yellow fever before leaving for Niger.
- Receipt which shows that visa application fee has been paid in full is required.
Niger Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to business-oriented travelers who have the intention of engaging in business activities during their time in the country.
- Business travelers are not restricted from negotiating and signing business contracts during business meetings.
- You can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to your profession while in the country.
- If the main purpose of your visit to the country is to attend a business conference, proof of pre-registration for the conference is required.
- An official letter of invitation from the inviting company in Niger is required. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must be signed by an authorized signatory in the company.
- The letter from the inviting company must state who will be financially responsible for the applicant and the duration of the applicant’s visit.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer is required. The letter must introduce the applicant and state the purpose and duration of the applicant’s trip.
- Proof of previous trade relations between both companies involved should be provided, if any.
- International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory.
- You are not permitted to engage in activities other than the ones declared.
Niger Visa Fees
Tourist visa
155.00 (USD)
Business visa
155.00 (USD)
Niger Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Egypt
Cairo
Haram Street, Giza, Cairo, Egypt.
ambanigercaire@yahoo.fr
+2 (02) 3386 5607, +2 (02) 3386 5617