Travel advice for Niger.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Niger.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in local currency

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

West CFA franc XOF

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Credit cards are rarely accepted. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h; - 1 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

French

Capital

Niamey

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after end of stay with visa, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Niamey, Coopération Suisse et Agence consulaire, B.P. 728
Tel. +227 20 73 39 16

Opening hours

Banks

7.30 - 11.30 h and 15.30 - 17.30 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

8.00 - 12.30 h und 15.00 - 18.30 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 12.30 h (Sat)

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Risk of malaria in certain areas.

  • Vaccination against yellow fever mandatory.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Security

Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.

Other information

Security

Travel to this country is not advised due to internal conflicts.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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