Africa > Niger: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 9 931
Active cases: 729
Recovered: 8 89
Deaths: 312
Vaccination count: 6.1 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test results required for some travelers.
• Masks are required in public spaces
• Masks are required in public transport
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Entry to Niger is only permitted for Nigerien nationals, persons with valid residency and foreign nationals with valid visas.
Test is not required for passengers who hold proof that they have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 at least 28 days prior to travel.
Passengers must hold a negative PCR test result obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival. The required validity of the test is 5 days for passengers travelling from a country in West African Economic and Monetary Union (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte D’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo).
Passengers will be subject to temperature checks on arrival.
As of March 17, 2022, quarantine is no longer required for passengers entering Niger with a negative PCR test. The PCR test must be less than five (5) days if the traveler is coming from a UEMOA member country (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte D’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo). The PCR test must be less than 72 hours if the traveler is coming from any other country, including the United States. The Traveler must also be fully vaccinated, the last dose or single dose vaccine must have been taken at least four (4) weeks prior to arrival in Niger.
The measures relating to self-isolation for seven (7) days remain in force for any traveler entering Niger who does not present a negative PCR test dated less than five (5) days if coming from UEMOA member countries, and less than 72 hours for other countries. The same requirement applies to travelers who are not fully vaccinated, the last dose or single dose vaccine was not taken at least four (4) prior to arrival in Niger. The traveler must undergo a free antigen test for COVID-19 on the 7th day at a site approved by the Nigerien Ministry of Public Health.
Tests: Negative PCR test results required for some travelers.
Quarantine: Depends
Self-isolation required for some travelers.
Information updated on 2023-03-10.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
Niger is currently under a national health state of emergency due to the COVID-19.
It is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Masks are required in public transport
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Events of more than 50 people banned
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
