South Africa passport → Niger

Do South African citizens need a visa for Niger?

Visa required in advance

South African passport holders need a visa for Niger, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Niger at a glance

Capital: Niamey
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages: French
Calling code: +227
Region: Western Africa

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Niger for other passports

South AfricaVisa 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 South African passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival30 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival90 days
Burkina FasoeVisa

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Niger?

South African passport holders need a visa for Niger, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can South African citizens stay in Niger?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Niger?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 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.