Travel advice for Niger

Australia advises avoiding all travel for Niger.

Avoid all travel to Niger because the security situation for foreigners is extremely critical, with attacks and kidnappings possible at any time, including in the capital, Niamey. The warning applies nationwide, and consular assistance for Austrians in distress would be extremely limited.

Avoid all travel to Niger because terrorist attacks and the kidnapping of Westerners present a high risk nationwide, including in Niamey. Belgians in Niger should assess whether their presence is strictly necessary and consider leaving on commercial flights if it is not. The Benin border is closed, other land crossings are discouraged, and travel outside Niamey is strongly discouraged, requiring prior permission and a paid military escort.

Avoid all travel to Niger because political instability, terrorism, kidnapping, crime and shortages make conditions unpredictable. Consider leaving by commercial means; remain cautious near government buildings and demonstrations. Avoid remote areas around Agadez, Arlit, Tahoua, Tillabéry and Zinder, and regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso. In Niamey, kidnapping risk is lower, but remain vigilant after dark and use a convoy of at least two vehicles between the airport and city.

Germany advises avoiding all travel for Niger.

Hungary advises avoiding all travel for Niger.

Avoid all travel to Niger because the political and security situation is unstable and could deteriorate without warning. Risks include sudden unrest, violent protests, terrorist attacks and kidnappings, with heightened danger during festivals and holidays. Citizens remaining should stay indoors, avoid demonstrations and unnecessary journeys, observe curfews, and take particular care against crime in Niamey.

Do not travel to any part of Niger, including Niamey. Anyone already in Niger should evacuate immediately. The government raised Niamey to level 4 after ISGS claimed an attack on Diori-Hamani International Airport and the adjacent air base and JNIM claimed a later airport attack that killed 13 people, including civilians. Continuing military rule and the possibility of further incidents add to the risk.

Avoid all travel to Niger because a military regime governs the country, conditions are unpredictable, and terrorism and kidnappings occur nationwide. Attacks are particularly associated with western and northern Tillabéri and the Diffa border areas with Nigeria and Chad, while the border with Benin is closed. Travel outside cities requires a military escort, violent crime is common beyond Niamey, and visitors should stay alert in crowded places there.

Leave Niger because attacks and kidnappings can occur anywhere, including in the capital, and security conditions are critical. Travellers face a very high terrorism threat, armed groups, frequent crime, dangerous roads and landmines near Burkina Faso, while medical care is very limited. Everyone already in Niger is advised to leave.

Avoid all travel to Niger because the security situation has deteriorated. The advice covers tourist, visiting, work and all other travel.

Avoid all travel to Niger because terrorist attacks are very likely and kidnapping risk is high outside Niamey. Terrorists operate in northern Niger and border areas, particularly Tillaberi and Diffa. If travelling despite advice, remain within Niamey’s city limits and be escorted by Nigerien security and military forces outside the city.

Avoid all travel to Niger because of crime, unrest, terrorism, kidnapping and limited health care. A state of emergency and movement restrictions affect many regions; foreigners outside Niamey require military escorts, and areas under emergency are off-limits and subject to change. Attacks and kidnappings have occurred in or around Niamey, the Malian border, Diffa and Lake Chad, northern Agadez and the Niger-Benin pipeline corridor; U.S. assistance outside Niamey is unavailable.