Basic Travel Requirements for Malaysians visiting
Niger
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Nigerien Visa.
- A Malaysia passport with a validity of more than 6 months.
- Correctly filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent 35mm x 45mm passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. .
- Medical insurance to cover duration of stay in Niger.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of travel insurance.
- Return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Niger Visa for Malaysians
Facts about Niger
Niger, officially known as the Republic of the Niger is a West African country that shares borders with Libya, Chad, Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Algeria. The country is named after the Niger River and is the largest country in West Africa but has most of its land area in the Sahara Desert.
The Niger has stunning natural beauty and many interesting tourist attractions. Locals are also renowned for their generosity and hospitality to strangers.
Types of Niger Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 4 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 4 working days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Niger Visa
- A Malaysia passport with a validity of more than 6 months.
- Correctly filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent 35mm x 45mm passport-sized photographs with a white background.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. .
- Medical insurance to cover duration of stay in Niger.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of travel insurance.
- Return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Niger Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Malaysians traveling to Niger for tourism and visitation purposes are required to apply for a Niger tourist visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required.
- For Malaysians traveling for visitation purposes, an invitation letter is required.
- Proof of accommodation bookings must be provided if the applicant isn’t staying with friends or relatives.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Malaysia stating that a leave was granted is required.
- The letter should contain the name and job position of the applicant. It should be written on the company’s letterhead and addressed to the Embassy of Niger.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, you are required to provide the original copy of your birth certificate that carries the names of both parents.
- Applicant must provide a letter from the travel agent stating that a round trip ticket was purchased.
- Proof of sufficient funds is required. This should come in form of a bank statement.
- Niger is not a particularly safe country for tourist, it is not advisable to travel there. But if you want to, you should take extra precaution.
Niger Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The business visa is issued to Malaysians visiting Niger for business activities.
- Businessmen and businesswomen are allowed to negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners during business meetings.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Malaysia should be provided. The letter should be addressed to the Embassy of Niger and signed by a senior manager.
- The letter should introduce the applicant and state the nature of the business to be conducted. If the applicant is meeting more than one company, the names and addresses of the companies should be stated.
- The letter should also show the following;
- Purpose of trip.
- Activities to be performed during the trip.
- Source of financial responsibility or expenses to be covered by the applicant’s company or host company.
- Duration of stay.
- An official letter of invitation from the host company in Niger should be provided. The letter should be written on the company’s letterhead and signed by an authorized signatory of the company.
- The letter should state the duration and nature of the business to be carried out. The valid contact address of the company should be included in the letter.
- Proof of any previous dealings between the sponsoring and the host company should be provided, if any.
Niger Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Business visa
100.00 (USD)
Niger Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Malaysia
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Niger currently does not maintain an embassy in Malaysia.
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