Chinese Embassy in Niger

Ambassador: Mr. Jiang Feng
Address: No. 4, Boulevard des Ambassades, Quartier Goudel, Niamey, Niger
Tel: +227-20723283
Fax: +227-20723285
Email: chinaemb_ne@mfa.gov.cn 
 

Tel: 00227-20723283, 90373888
Fax: 00227-20723285
Email: consulate_ner@mfa.gov.cn
Office hours: 09:00 - 11:30
 

Nigerians holding ordinary passports need to obtain a visa to enter China Mainland but they enjoy a 14-day visa-free entry to Hong Kong, China. Nigerians holding diplomatic, official or service passports enjoy a 30-day visa-free to China Mainland.

Before submitting the visa application to the Embassy, applicants need to fill in the visa application form online first and then prepare the evidentary documents of different visa types.

Basic Requirements for Tourist Visa (L Type)
1. Passport with at least six months of remaining validity.
2. Visa Application Form and a recently-taken photo.
3. Certificate of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship).
4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to Nigerian citizens those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained Nigerian citizenship).
5. Materials about the itinerary in China including round-trip air ticket booking record, hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. 
 

 Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024. 
 

The Republic of Niger is an inland country in West Africa, with four fifths of its territory belonging Sahara and the rest part being tropical savanna. Niger is one of the hottest countries in the world. The temperature in May is about 43°C (109°F). June to September is the rainy season.
Neighboring countries: Algeria, Libya, Benin, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad
Land Area: about 1, 267,627 square kilometers (489,434 square miles)
Capital: Niamey
Time: It is one hour earlier than GMT and 7 hours later than Beijing Time.
Language: French is the official language. Hausa and Djerma are also in current use.
Major Religions: Islam, indigenous beliefs and others
Currency: centime, CFA franc  

 Major Holidays:
New Year's Day (January 1); National Concord Day (April 24); Labor Day (May 1); Birth of the Prophet (June 4); Independence Day (August 3); Republic Day (December 18); Christmas (December 25);
Islamic festivals: Islam New Year, Eid-Ul-Azha (Corban Festival), Eid-Ul-Fitr (End of the Ramadan) 

 Notices for Chinese Going to Niger
1. Seven days are needed for applying a visa to Niger and flowing documents are necessary: valid Chinese passport, note or official letter with purpose and stay duration (or invitation letter), two copies of application form in English or French, two passport style pictures.  
  
2. Niger usually issue entry visa valid for three months (single entry). On-site Visa and transit one can be applied for in Niamey Airport.   

3. On-site visa is valid and available to stay for one month. It is not needed if not to stay less than 24 hours while passing through Niger. If more, a tranist one is needed to have allowing a stay of a month. When it is due, residence visa valid for one year can be obtained in local police offices.   

4. Aside from passport and visa, International Certificate of Vaccination is also requested to enter the country. Passengers should have round-trip ticket or deposit slip to show their ability to go back.

 Please contact Embassy of Niger in China if citizens of Niger have troubles there.
 
 Related China Embassies in Africa: Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal