The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

FCDO advises against all travel to Niger

FCDO advises against all travel to Niger, including the capital city of Niamey, for security reasons.

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There has been a military takeover in Niger, which has led to protests and unrest.

These protests may be violent and the security situation could change quickly without warning.

Travel within or out of Niger is at your own risk. The FCDO cannot offer advice on the safety of travelling to any departure point within Niger. 

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  Consular assistance in Niger

  Our ability to provide consular assistance to British nationals in Niger is severely limited. All consular services in Niger are provided via our staff in London and expensesLagos, Nigeria.

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  Contact FCDO in London

  You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.

  Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)