Current travel advisories for Niger

Last Update: Sunday, 01. October 2023 at 08:16

It is not safe to travel Niger.

Travel warnings for this region [to world map].

Current situation : 4.8 / 5

Niger is a country in Africa (Western Africa) with around 14 million citizens and a land mass of 1,267,000 km². We detected travel advisories from 6 sources for this country.

Bordering countries: 3.9 / 5

Niger shares land borders with 7 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.9 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Libya (5.0), Mali (4.6), Burkina Faso (4.1), Nigeria (3.8), Chad (3.7), Benin with (3.3) and Algeria with (3.0 of 5). See danger map of the region.

Current informationen on Covid-19

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).

Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu

Single advisories / travel warnings

New Zealand government

Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/niger

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Do not travel to Niger due to the threat of terrorism and kidnapping, the presence of armed militants and the unpredictable security situation (level 4 of 4).

Danger level: 5

Do not travel / Extreme Risk.

Australian government

Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/niger

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
There is political instability in Niger. The security situation remains highly volatile. Protests and civil unrest are expected to continue. Protests can turn violent quickly and without notice. Avoid government buildings, demonstrations, large crowds and political gatherings. A curfew is in place between midnight and 5am. Additional restrictions may be implemented at short notice. There is a high risk of terrorism. Be aware of your surroundings. Terrorists may target places foreigners visit, including hotels, cafes and restaurants. Be alert to threats, especially near government buildings, security facilities, international organisations, diplomatic buildings and police stations. Some land borders remain closed, and others may close without warning. Trying to leave Niger by land borders is likely to be dangerous. We advise do not travel to several countries neighbouring Niger, including Burkina Faso, Mali, Libya, and Chad. We also advise do not travel to Algeria, Nigeria, and Benin's border areas with Niger. For further information see the travel advice for each destination. If you cannot depart or decide to stay in Niger, limit your movements, follow the curfew, and avoid protests. Keep a supply of water, food and medicine. Stay in contact with family and friends. We continue to advise do not travel to Niger. The Australian High Commission in Abuja has very limited capacity to provide consular assistance in Niger. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Niger due to the high threat of kidnapping, terrorist attack, crime and the volatile security environment.

Danger level: 5

Do not travel.

US American government

Quelle: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/niger-travel-advisory.html

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Last Update: Reissued on August 02, 2023 to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members. U.S. citizens have previously been advised to reconsider travel to Niger due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. On July 26, President Mohamed Bazoum was placed under house arrest amidst efforts to overthrow the democratically elected government of Niger. Subsequent events have severely limited flight options. Given this development, on August 2, 2023, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible family members from Embassy Niamey. The U.S. Embassy in Niamey has temporarily reduced its personnel, suspended routine services, and is only able to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Niger. Country Summary: With the ongoing efforts to overturn constitutional order, there may be increased demonstrations that can lead to civil unrest and government instability. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common. Terrorist groups continue plotting kidnappings and possible attacks in Niger. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting foreign and local government facilities and areas frequented by Westerners. Terrorists operate in the areas bordering Mali, Libya, Burkina Faso, and throughout northern Niger. Avoid travel to Niger’s border regions, particularly the Malian border area, Diffa region, and the Lake Chad region. Mali-based extremist groups have crossed the border and conducted multiple lethal attacks on Nigerien security forces. The U.S. Embassy has limited ability able to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Niger due to the temporary reduction in embassy staff. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Niger.

Danger level: 5

German government

Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/nigersicherheit/226384

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Niger: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Reisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.

Danger level: 5

Travel Warning.

Canadian government

Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/niger

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid all travel.

Danger level: 5

Avoid all travel.

If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.

Warnindex Description

Extreme Warning (index value: 4.5 - 5)

You should avoid any trips. A high warning index is a sound indicator of potential harm to your health and well-being.

High Risk (index value: 3.5 - 4.5)

Travel should be reduced to a necessary minimum and be conducted with good preparation and high attention.

Medium Risk (index value: 2.5 - 3.5)

Warnings often relate to specific regions within a country. However, high attention is still advised when moving around.

Low Risk (index value: 0 - 2.5)

Usually this is an indicator that travelling in this country is relatively safe. Higher attention is advised with values > 1.

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Country information

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Basic facts

Citizens: around 14 million
Covering landmass: 1,267,000 km²
Electricity: 220V - 50Hz
Currency: Franc (XOF)
ISO 2-Letter Code: NE
Phone prefix: +227
Top Level Domain: .ne
Mobile frequencies (MHz): 900

Airports in Niger (extern)

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Frequently asked questions

This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Niger.

Is Niger safe to travel in 2020?

We got distinct notes that traveling Niger isn't safe right now. The risk index is at 4.8 out of 5 possible points. We advise against travel.

How many countries have issued advisories for Niger?

We currently know of 6 countries having issued advisories for Niger.

What countries does Niger share land borders with?

Note of the displayed travel advisories

These travel advisories are automatically gathered. We use the RSS Feeds of the corresponding authorities of the single countries. In some cases, we analyse the website itself. Since the information originates from different countries and different countries have different understanding of danger and danger levels. Thus, the information displayed is an automized and normalized representation with no right to completeness and correctness. If a country is not shown, it doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. The information shown is a first indicator. Additional remark: the websites address does not endorse the situation of a 'Reisewarnung' (with its name). Often, it's just formal notifications by other countries. These can be the reason a country reaches scores of aorund 2.0 and still be a generally safe country to visit. Lower risk grades are usually no sign of a immanent threat!