Nigerien Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Nigerien passport holders can visit 29 countries visa-free, plus 70 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Nigerien passport is ranked #144 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Nigerien passport grants its holder access to 29 countries without a visa. An additional 57 countries can be entered using an e-visa. 13 countries offer visas on arrival. However, entering 93 countries requires a Nigerien passport holder to obtain a visa in advance.

Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa with a population of over 24 million people. It is the largest nation in West Africa and is primarily Muslim. The official language is French, although over ten native languages are also spoken.

The Nigerien passport is not among the most powerful in the world in terms of travel freedom. It is ranked low on the Passport Index, which measures global mobility. Despite this, it still provides its holder with access to several regions and countries across the globe.

Some destinations that require a visa for Nigerien passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Nigerien passport holders are Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo, Chad and Mali.

Visa free countries

So, where can Nigeriens travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Niger citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Americas

🇧🇧 Barbados (90 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)

Africa

🇧🇯 Benin (90 days)
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso (N/A)
🇨🇻 Cape Verde (N/A)
🇨🇫 Central African Republic (3 months)
🇹🇩 Chad (3 months)
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire (90 days)
🇬🇲 Gambia (N/A)
🇬🇭 Ghana (90 days)
🇬🇳 Guinea (N/A)
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau (N/A)
🇰🇪 Kenya (60 days)
🇱🇷 Liberia (N/A)
🇲🇱 Mali (N/A)
🇲🇷 Mauritania (N/A)
🇲🇦 Morocco (3 months)
🇳🇬 Nigeria (N/A)
🇸🇳 Senegal (90 days)
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone (N/A)
🇹🇬 Togo (N/A)
🇹🇳 Tunisia (N/A)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇼🇸 Samoa (60 days)

Asia

🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Nigerien passport holders visit without a visa?

Nigerien passport holders can visit 29 countries visa-free, plus 70 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Nigerien passport holders?

Nigerien passport holders can travel visa-free to Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo, Chad, Mali, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and 21 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Niger citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Niger, 29 are visa-free, 57 can be visited with an e-visa and 13 with a visa on arrival, while 93 require a visa, as of October 2026.