Niger Travel Risk Level

Do not travel to Niger for any reason due to crime , unrest , terrorism , health , and kidnapping . Due to safety risks, only essential U.S. government employees are permitted to travel to Niger. Non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members of U.S. government employees are not assigned to U.S. Embassy Niamey due to safety risks. The U.S. government cannot offer routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Niamey due to safety risks. State of emergency A state of emergency and movement restrictions are in place in many regions throughout Niger. Nigerien authorities require military escorts for any foreigners traveling outside Niamey, including U.S. government personnel. Areas under a state of emergency are off-limits and subject to change. U.S. government employee travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Niger must: Travel in armored vehicles for all movements, and Observe a mandatory curfew. All restaurants and open-air markets are off-limits to U.S. government employees working in Niger. U.S. citizens in Niger are advised to take the same precautions. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Niger. Visit the U.S. Department of State's Country Reports on Terrorism to learn more. Terrorists continue to plot attacks and use kidnapping for ransom as a business model. They target vulnerable groups and U.S. interests. Terrorists and their supporters are active in planning kidnappings in Niger. They may attack anywhere. Recent attacks and kidnappings have occurred in: Niamey The Malian border area (Tillabéri Region, Tri-Border Zone) The Diffa Region (Lake Chad Basin) Northern Agadez The southern border corridor along the Niger-Benin oil pipeline Kidnapping Terrorist groups continue planning kidnappings of foreigners in Niger. Crime Violent crimes can happen at any time. Crimes include armed robbery and residential break-ins. Unrest Demonstrations may take place in response t

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Niger This is due to the rise of reported terrorist and criminal kidnappings of foreign nationals which have taken place this year in Niger. There is an ongoing risk of terrorist attacks throughout Niger including in the capital, Niamey. The political situation remains unstable following the military coup in July 2023. Further instability is possible. Travel disruption Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey has reopened and resumed operations following heavy gunfire in the vicinity of the airport on 18 June. The road between central Niamey and the airport may have more security checkpoints and possible short-notice travel disruptions. You should: monitor local media follow the instructions of local authorities contact your airline before travelling US Security Alert The US Embassy in Niamey has issued a Security Alert warning that American citizens are at risk of kidnapping throughout Niger, including in the capital, Niamey. British citizens are equally at risk. Read the Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Niamey (October 22, 2025) . Limited UK government support Support for British nationals is severely limited in Niger. Assistance is provided remotely from the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos. In-person assistance is not available. If there is serious violence, unrest or a deterioration in the security situation, it could be difficult to leave safely. Do not rely on the UK government to evacuate you as they may not be able to do so. Have your own plans on how you would leave the country, make sure you keep all travel documentation up to date and monitor the local situation. Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice FC

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Auswärtiges Amt: Reisewarnung (travel warning) in effect — the Federal Foreign Office advises against travel.