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France passport to Niger
France passport holders need a visa for Niger, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Niger lets 19 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — France is not one of them.
- France passports get “Visa required” at 14 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Niger passports get “Visa required” in France.
Nearby passports travelling to Niger
Open to France passports near Niger
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
FranceNiger- Typical duration
- 5.3 hours
- From
- CDG
- To
- NIM
Airlines Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
France
Country profile
Capital
Paris
Population
68.7 million
Area
547,030 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
9.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
13.8%
Ethnic groups
Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Niger
Country profile
Capital
Niamey
Population
26.3 million
Area
1,267,000 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
449,236 · 2024
Migrant share
1.7%
Ethnic groups · 2006
- Hausa53.1%
- Zarma/Songhai21.2%
- Tuareg11%
- Fulani6.5%
- Kanuri5.9%
- other/unavailable0.9%
- Other1.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+227
Airports
NIM · ZND · MFQ · THZ
Highlights
- Agadez
- Ténéré
- W National Park
France · Visa required
FAQ
Does a France passport need a visa for Niger?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Niger immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Niger typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Niger mission.
What about a Niger passport entering France?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.