NigerIndia: e-Visa

NigerIndia

Do Niger passport holders need a visa for India?

e-Visa

Yes. Niger passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance7,857 km, straight line (~9h 45m nonstop)

Visa-free access to India2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? India passport holders visiting Niger: Visa required.

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Niger. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near India

Niger passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Niger passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Niger passport holders need a visa for India?

Yes. Niger passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Niger citizens stay in India without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is India from Niger?

About 7,857 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 45m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in India?

Indian rupee (INR).

What is the emergency number in India?

100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112.

Does India drive on the same side of the road as Niger?

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Niger. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is India in?

Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

What is the nearest airport to New Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter India without a visa?

2 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter India visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Niger passport holders visit without a visa instead of India?

Nepal, Sri Lanka, Iran, Maldives.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Niger

Niger, officially the Republic of the Niger, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is a unitary state bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Benin and Burkina Faso to the southwest, Mali to the west and Algeria to the northwest. It covers a land area of almost 1.27 million km2 (490,000 mi2), making it the sixth-largest country in Africa and the second-largest landlocked nation in Africa behind Chad. Over 80% of its land area lies in the Sahara. Its predominantly Muslim population of about 29 million lives mostly in clusters in the south and west of the country. The capital Niamey is located in the southwest corner along the namesake Niger River.

CapitalNiamey

RegionWestern Africa

Population27.9M

Area1,267,000 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+227

Drives on theright

TimezoneNiamey (UTC+1)

Nearest airportDiori Hamani International Airport (NIM), 9 km

Emergency number17 / 18

UNESCO sites3

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$775 (2025)

Tourist arrivals85K (2020)

Climate in Niamey

Warmest April, coolest January, driest January, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Niamey, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.9°C	16.9°C	0mm	318h
February	34.1°C	18.5°C	0mm	309h
March	39.3°C	24.2°C	0mm	324h
April	41.6°C	27.9°C	0mm	311h
May	40.5°C	28.5°C	3mm	335h
June	38.7°C	28.3°C	2mm	318h
July	33.7°C	25.5°C	52mm	295h
August	30.6°C	23.8°C	207mm	281h
September	32.7°C	24.3°C	20mm	292h
October	35.9°C	23.3°C	7mm	332h
November	34.9°C	19.7°C	0mm	329h
December	35.2°C	18.8°C	0mm	331h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Niger is a large, arid, landlocked country situated in the Sahel. Formerly a French colony, Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world and is largely agrarian. Negative things aside, Nigeriens in general are quite friendly and down-to earth, and you can expect to come across numerous curious faces during your stay. Chances are, you may be the first person from your country they have ever met.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve
Historic Center of Agadez
W-Arly-Pendjari Complex

Upcoming public holidays

December 18, 2026Nigerien Republic Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 94.96 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	7.9°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.1°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.1°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.2°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.4°C	191mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.5°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.3°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.6°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with staggering cultural diversity. Once revered as 'the golden bird', India's cultural heritage is a rich amalgam of the past and present. The most populous nation in the world, India offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today.

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