SudanNiger: Visa required

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Do Sudan passport holders need a visa for Niger?

Visa required

Yes. Sudan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Niger.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: diplomatie.gouv.ne (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance3,280 km, straight line (~4h 22m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Niger12 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Niger

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

Other visa-free destinations for Sudan passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sudan passport holders need a visa for Niger?

Yes. Sudan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Niger.

How far is Niger from Sudan?

About 3,280 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 22m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Niger?

West African CFA franc (XOF).

What is the emergency number in Niger?

17 / 18.

What time zone is Niger in?

Niamey (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Niamey?

Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM), about 9 km away.

How many countries can enter Niger without a visa?

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

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

Benin, Togo, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone.

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 Sudan

Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the east, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the southeast, and South Sudan to the south. Sudan has a population of 51.8 million people as of 2025 and occupies 1,886,068 square kilometres, making it Africa's third-largest country by area. Sudan's capital and most populous city is Khartoum.

CapitalKhartoum

RegionNorthern Africa

Population51.7M

Area1,886,068 km²

CurrencySudanese pound (1 USD ≈ 544.01 SDG)

LanguagesArabic, English

Calling code+249

Drives on theright

TimezoneKhartoum (UTC+2)

Nearest airportKhartoum International Airport (KRT), 2 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,165 (2025)

Tourist arrivals836K (2018)

Climate in Khartoum

Warmest June, coolest January, driest January, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Khartoum, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.9°C	14.3°C	0mm	328h
February	30.8°C	16.8°C	0mm	325h
March	36.7°C	21°C	0mm	367h
April	38.9°C	24.1°C	0mm	357h
May	40.2°C	27.6°C	0mm	344h
June	40.4°C	28.2°C	1mm	346h
July	37.9°C	27.7°C	27mm	326h
August	33.9°C	25.8°C	52mm	287h
September	38.6°C	27.9°C	0mm	328h
October	38.6°C	26°C	0mm	340h
November	33.7°C	21°C	0mm	330h
December	32.8°C	18.6°C	0mm	333h

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

Sudan is a country in Northeast Africa and is Africa's third largest country in terms of area. Sudan was the continent's largest country up until the secession of South Sudan in 2011. Since the 1980s, Sudan has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. The country has had a particularly turbulent history since independence from the United Kingdom, and has suffered from decades of conflict and warfare. Under less dire circumstances, however, travelling to Sudan offers one the opportunity to explore a large, diverse nation whose history is believed to go all the way back to 8000 BCE and meet some very hospitable, jovial people.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region
Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027Independence Day

January 7, 2027Coptic Christmas

Full source list on About.

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 ≈ 586.73 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	17°C	0mm	318h
February	34.1°C	18.5°C	0mm	309h
March	39.3°C	24.3°C	0mm	324h
April	41.6°C	28°C	0mm	311h
May	40.5°C	28.7°C	3mm	335h
June	38.7°C	28.4°C	2mm	318h
July	33.7°C	25.6°C	52mm	295h
August	30.6°C	23.9°C	207mm	281h
September	32.7°C	24.4°C	20mm	292h
October	35.9°C	23.5°C	7mm	332h
November	34.9°C	19.8°C	0mm	329h
December	35.2°C	18.9°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.