Security warning
Official source checked- The UK government advises against all travel to Niger. Attacks have been reported near the Presidential Palace and Niamey airport. Travel Counsellor Ltd. does not recommend travel against official advice.
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Niger visa for Bangladeshis
SECURITY WARNING: the UK government (FCDO) advises against all travel to Niger because of rising terrorist and criminal kidnappings of foreigners, terrorism risk including in Niamey, and instability since the July 2023 coup. UK government advice says a visa is needed and that applications go through a Nigerien embassy. We found no official Nigerien page for Bangladeshi applicants and no mission in Dhaka, so fees, documents and processing time are marked for confirmation. Last checked 5 November 2026.
Quick answer: Security advisory: UK FCDO advises against all travel to Niger; kidnapping and terrorism risk including Niamey; UK help is remote only.. Visa needed?: Yes (UK government advice). No official Nigerien page on Bangladesh was found.. Confirm before you pay.
Official source checkedLast checked: 5 November 2026Embassy visa (New Delhi); security warning
SECURITY ADVISORY
UK FCDO advises against all travel to Niger; kidnapping and terrorism risk including Niamey; UK help is remote only.
Official source checkedVISA NEEDED?
Yes (UK government advice). No official Nigerien page on Bangladesh was found.
Official source checkedWHERE TO APPLY
Through a Nigerien embassy. No mission in Dhaka was found; nearest listed is the embassy in New Delhi (confirm it handles Bangladesh).
Confirm with our officeFEE
Not confirmed from an official page.
Confirm with our officePROCESSING TIME
Not confirmed. Third-party estimates range from 1 to 4 weeks.
Confirm with our officeSTAY
Not confirmed from an official page.
Confirm with our officePASSPORT VALIDITY
Valid for the planned stay; no extra validity needed (UK advice). Confirm Niger rule.
Official source checkedYELLOW FEVER
Certificate required (UK advice).
Official source checkedFUNDS AND TICKET
Not stated on the pages we read.
Confirm with our officeINSURANCE
Travelling against FCDO advice may invalidate travel insurance.
Official source checkedHow to apply
Confirm with our office- UK advice says applications go through the Nigerien embassy. For Bangladeshis the practical route is likely the Niger embassy in New Delhi, by appointment. We could not verify this on an official page; confirm with our office before sending passports abroad.
Total cost
Confirm with our office- Government fee: not confirmed. Courier and agent costs may apply. Travel Counsellor Ltd. service charges, if any, are quoted separately in BDT by our office.
Where to apply: receiving authority
Embassy of Niger, New Delhi (nearest mission; confirm it covers Bangladesh)
Confirm with our officeAddress: F-8/22, Munirka Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India (from directory listings; not verified officially)
Phone: +91 11 2615 0160 / 0161
Email: Confirm with our office (directories disagree)
Hours: By appointment; confirm with our office
Website: embassies.net/niger-in-india/new-delhi
Details come from third-party directories. Do not confuse with the Embassy of Nigeria.
Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.
Document checklist
Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.
Core documents (all applicants)
Official source checked- Passport valid for the planned stay (UK advice; confirm)
- Completed embassy application form and photos
- Yellow fever certificate
- Return ticket and accommodation or invitation details (genuine only)
Employed applicants (supporting)
Confirm with our office- Job letter, NOC and bank statement
Business owners (supporting)
Confirm with our office- Trade licence, bank statement and business invitation
Students (supporting)
Confirm with our office- Institution letter and sponsor bank statement
Children (supporting)
Confirm with our office- Birth certificate and parent consent letter as a precaution
Things to watch
- Serious security advisory: UK FCDO advises against all travel to Niger.
- No official fee or document list was confirmed for Bangladeshis.
- Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Decisions rest with Nigerien authorities.
- No approval is guaranteed and fees can change.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to travel to Niger?
The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Niger. Check your own government's advice and insurance.
Is there an e-visa or visa on arrival?
We found no official e-visa or visa on arrival for Bangladeshis. Confirm with our office.
Where do Bangladeshis apply?
There is no Nigerien mission in Dhaka that we found. The New Delhi embassy is the likely route; confirm first.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Nigerien authorities decide.
Sources
Visa decisions are made by the issuing authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.