Niger SKETCH SCORE: 17/100Niger moved -2 this weekNo major changes since yesterday.Niger SKETCH SCORE: 17/100Niger moved -2 this weekNo major changes since yesterday.
Niger

Nope.

No major changes since yesterday.

Verified Sep 9, 2026Confidence high▼ -2 this week
17Sketch Score
90-day trend

Governments, one trip

What they're telling their own citizens about Niger

The real score

The breakdown

0advisoryConsensus
15Political Stability
31Police Trust
20Health
34Road Safety
62Natural Disaster
20LGBTQ+

See it from your perspective

17

Nope.

The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.

Don't fall for it

Scams to know

Market theft

Pickpockets operate in markets, and thieves may cut handbag straps to steal belongings. Stay alert and keep your bags secure in crowded areas.

Begging and solicitation

Locals frequently ask foreigners for a cadeau, or gift. It is best to decline these requests to avoid perpetuating the practice.

Staying healthy

What to watch out for, health-wise

Active notices

  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Global Polio
  • • Global Measles

Vaccines

Required: Yellow Fever

Recommended: Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Measles, Meningococcal disease, Polio, Rabies, Typhoid

Source: CDC Travelers' Health →

Getting in

What you'll need at the border

Visitors to Niger must obtain a visa from one of the Nigerien diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.

Source: Wikipedia →

Real, not invented

Terrorism

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Niger. Several terrorist groups operate in Niger, including Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), Islamic State and Boko Haram. There is a heightened risk of attack in Niamey. Terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate and occur without warning. You should be especially vigilant and where possible avoid places visited by foreign nationals, such as: diplomatic premises conference centres locations popular with tourists and foreign nationals sporting and cultural events shopping centres transport hubs, including airports and major roads religious sites and places of worship, particularly churches national parks and nature reserves; including the Parc du W foreign, national or local government buildings large crowds There may be a heightened risk of attack during election periods and religious festivals including the month of Ramadan. Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities. There are frequent attacks across Niger, particularly in the Diffa and Tillabéri regions. See also road safety Examples of significant attacks include: on 18 June 2026, heavy gunfire was reported near Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey on 29 January 2026, gunfire and explosions were reported near Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey in October 2024, one person was killed in an attack in Seno (approximately 7km south west) of Niamey city limits in Sept

Source: UK FCDO →

Real, not invented

Cultural & legal notes

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex relationships are illegal in Niger. Penalties include prison sentences of 5 to 10 years and fines. This applies to individuals who are found guilty of what is described as ‘LGBTQIA+ acts’. The laws also extend to people who officiate, witness, organise or consent to same-sex marriages. Same-sex relationships are not widely accepted in Nigerien society. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .

Source: UK FCDO →

Pack this, know this

The little things that trip people up

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Plug & voltage

A / B / C / D / E / F · 220V

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Driving side

right

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Emergency

police: 17 / ambulance: 15 / fire: 18

Cash vs. Card

The currency of the country is the West African CFA franc, denoted CFA (ISO currency code: XOF). It's also used by seven other West African countries. It is interchangeable at par with the Central African CFA franc (XAF), which is used by six countries. Both currencies are fixed at a rate of 1 euro = 655.957 CFA francs.

Source: Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA) →
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Printable pre-trip checklist for Niger →