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Passport valid for six months required by all, except holders of National ID Cards issued to Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo, and holders of a UN laissez-passer.

Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Denmark, Finland, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Norway, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia & Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Togo and Tunisia;
(b) alien residents holding a valid ‘Permis de Séjour’ or ‘Visa de Séjour’;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours and who do not leave the airport. Some nationals do require a visa for transit. Contact Consular section at Embassy for further information.

Visa exemptions generally apply for periods of up to three months. However, it is advised to contact the nearest Embassy/Consulate for further details as this may vary according to nationality.

Ordinary: Eur;50 (up to three-month stay).

Up to three months, depending on purpose of stay.

Nearest Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) Valid passport. (b) Three completed and signed application forms. (c) Three passport-size photos. (d) A return or onward ticket. (e) Proof of sufficient funds (eg bank letter). (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate (cholera also required if travelling from a neighbouring country which has reported an outbreak). (g) Postal applications should be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed, registered envelope. (h) Fee, payable by cash or money order. Tourist: (a)-(h) and, (i) Copy of letter from travel agent certifying round-trip ticket has been purchased. (j) Bank statement or proof of at least US$500 (for road travellers). Transit: (a)-(i) and, (j) Photocopy of round-trip ticket and/or itinerary.

Two. A visa can be processed within 24 hours for an extra fee of Eur;16.

Must be obtained from the Immigration Department in Niamey before departure (except for nationals who do not require an entry visa).

Passports must be presented to the police in each town where an overnight stay is intended. Passports are stamped at each town, so blank pages will be required. It is prohibited to travel by any route other than that stamped in the passport by the police.

Embassy of the Republic of Niger in the USA
2204 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 483 4224/5/6/7.
Website: www.nigerembassyusa.org

Avenue du Président H Luebke, BP 612, Niamey, Niger
Tel: 732 447.

154 rue du Longchamp, 75116 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4504 8060.

2204 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 483 4224/5/6/7.
Website: www.nigerembassyusa.org

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of all travellers over one year of age arriving from all countries: it is also recommended for all travellers leaving Niger.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Niger. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix for further information.

Polio and typhoid both occur.

Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form, exists all year throughout the country. Chloroquine resistance has been reported.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present; avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water. Swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Filariasis, trypanosomiasis and leishmaniasis are also reported; avoid insect bites. Long-staying visitors, particularly backpackers and those living with local people, should consider meningococcal meningitis, diphtheria and hepatitis B vaccinations. Hepatitis A, C and E are widespread. HIV is a danger.
Rabies may be present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

The two main hospitals are in Niamey and Zinder. Only the main centres have reasonable medical facilities. Personal medicines should be brought in as these can be difficult or impossible to obtain in Niger. Full health insurance is essential and should include cover for emergency repatriation.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice). Apr 11 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet Mohammed). Apr 17 Easter Monday. Apr 24 National Concord Day. May 1 Labour Day. Aug 3 Independence Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 18 Republic Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31 Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Mar 31 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet Mohammed). Apr 9 Easter Monday. Apr 24 National Concord Day. May 1 Labour Day.

(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Tabaski may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix. (b) Niger’s small Christian community also observes Easter, Whitsun, Ascension, Assumption, All Saints’ Day and Christmas.