Practical info for Niger
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British High Commission AccraEmbassy
- Address
- Julius Nyerere Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser AvenuePO Box 296, Accra, Ghana
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/ghana/british-high-commission-accra +233(0597111444)
- British Embassy NiameyEmbassy
- Address
- Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center (Bd. de la République) Niamey Niger 10 660, Niger
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/niger/british-embassy-niamey
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 23/10/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country.
FCDO advises against all travel to Niger
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: CFA Franc (BCEAO) (XOF).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for XOF.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Niger using a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP) for up to 3 months. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel. Carry your UK driving licence and car registration documents with you at all times.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Airtel (Sirocco); Airtel/Zain/CelTel (Sirocco); Celtel (Airalo); Orange (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Niger
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Niger?
Police: 17 ; Medical emergencies: 15 ; Fire brigade: 18
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Niger?
British High Commission Accra, Julius Nyerere Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser AvenuePO Box 296, Accra, Ghana ; British Embassy Niamey, Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center (Bd. de la République) Niamey Niger 10 660, Niger. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Niger?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 23/10/2026.
What is the travel advice for Niger?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country. FCDO advises against all travel to Niger
What currency is used in Niger?
Currency: CFA Franc (BCEAO) (XOF). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for XOF.
What is the time difference in Niger?
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Niger?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Niger using a 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP) for up to 3 months. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel. Carry your UK driving licence and car registration documents with you at all times.”
Which mobile networks operate in Niger?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Airtel (Sirocco); Airtel/Zain/CelTel (Sirocco); Celtel (Airalo); Orange (Sirocco).