Travel Vaccines and Advice for Niger
Niger is small West African country, and one of the poorest countries in the world.
Niamey, the capital of Niger, is located along the Niger river. It is known for its markets and museums, including the National Museum of Niger, that boasts an impressive collection of dinosaur fossils and historic artifacts.
The city is also home to thousands of fruit bats, a sight that draws tourists to the Place de la République every evening to watch them fly by.
While it is possible to travel to Niger, because of the operation of several terrorist organisations such as the Islamic State within the country, precautions should be taken to ensure the safety of all visitors.
Do I Need Vaccines for Niger?
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Niger. The National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Niger: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio and tetanus.
See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunisations:
- Hepatitis A –
Food & Water –
Recommended for most travellers to the region, especially if unvaccinated. - Hepatitis B –
Blood & Body Fluids –
Recommended for travellers to most regions. - Tetanus –
Wounds or Breaks in Skin –
Recommended for travelers to most regions, especially if not previously vaccinated. - Typhoid –
Food & Water –
Jab lasts 3 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years, must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses must be kept in refrigerator. - Cholera –
Food & Water –
Recommended for travel to most regions. - Yellow Fever –
Mosquito –
Required for arriving travellers from ALL countries. Recommended for all travellers over 9 months of age traveleing south of the Sahara. - Rabies –
Saliva of Infected Animals –
High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-stay travellers and those who may come in contact with animals. - Meningitis –
Airborne & Direct Contact –
Located in the meningitis belt, vaccination is recommended during the dry season (Dec. – June) - Polio –
Food & Water –
Recommended for some travellers to this region. Single adult booster recommended.
See the tables below for more information:
Recommended Travel Vaccinations for Niger |
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| VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | DETAILS |
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| Hepatitis A | Food & Water | Recommended for most travellers to the region, especially if unvaccinated. |
| Hepatitis B | Blood & Body Fluids | Accelerated schedule available |
| Tetanus | Wounds or Breaks in Skin | Recommended for travelers to most regions, especially if not previously vaccinated. |
| Typhoid | Food & Water | Jab lasts 3 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years, must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses must be kept in refrigerator. |
| Cholera | Food & Water | Recommended for travel to most regions. |
| Yellow Fever | Mosquito | Required for arriving travellers from ALL countries. Recommended for all travellers over 9 months of age traveleing south of the Sahara. |
| Rabies | Saliva of Infected Animals | High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-stay travellers and those who may come in contact with animals. |
| Meningitis | Airborne & Direct Contact | Located in the meningitis belt, vaccination is recommended during the dry season (Dec. – June) |
| Polio | Food & Water | Recommended for some travellers to this region. Single adult booster recommended. |
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter Niger. If you have not received the vaccine before arrival, you may be given it at your port of entry and put in quarantine.
To find out more about these vaccines, see our vaccinations page. Ready to travel safely? Book your appointment either ring or start booking online now.
Do I Need a Visa or Passport for Niger?
Visas are required for all trips to Niger. Passports must be valid for the duration of your stay, at a minimum. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter the country. If you do not have proof of vaccination, you may be vaccinated on site, quarantined or returned to your previous location.
Niger Entry Requirements |
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Sources: Embassy of Niger and GOV.UK
What Is the Climate Like in Niger?
The best time to visit Niger is between October and May, during the dry season. The country can be extremely hot during the summer, coupled with heavy rains in June and August.
Is Niger Safe?
The government of the UK warns about travelling to Niger because of risk of kidnapping, armed robbery, terrorism and other crimes.
Travellers should to be vigilant, especially at the border with Mali, the Diffa region and in the Lake Chad Basin area.
Extremist groups like the Islamic State and Al Qa’eda are active within Niger. Take extra precautions whilst travelling including avoiding travel at night.
The government of the UK may be limited in the help it can provide to travellers who find themselves in need of assistance in rural areas of Niger.
Even within Niamey, travellers should to avoid restaurants and night clubs where Westerners usually congregate. These could be targets for crime or terrorism.
Water in Niger should is often contaminated and should not avoided. A traveller’s diarrhoea kit as well as cholera, typhoid and hepatitis A vaccinations are highly recommended.
What Should I Take To Niger?
Niger has a tropical climate. Airy modest clothing made will help keep you cool and comfortable. It can also get cool during the evenings, so bring a jacket and some warmer layers as well.
Niger experiences heavy rains during the summer. During July and August bring a rain jacket and an umbrella.
Embassy of the United Kingdom in Niger
If you are in Niger and have an emergency (for example, been attacked, arrested or someone has died) contact the nearest consular services. Contact the embassy before arrival if you have additional questions on entry requirements, safety concerns or are in need of assistance.
While there is no consulate or embassy in Niger, it is served by the British embassy in Ghana:
British Embassy Ghana
Julius Nyerere Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser
Accra
Ghana
Telephone: (00223) 44 97 69 13
Emergency Phone: +223 44 97 69 13
Fax: (00223) 44 97 69 11
Email: bebamako@fco.gov.uk
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Do I Need Vaccines for Niger?
Do I Need a Visa or Passport for Niger?
What Is the Climate Like in Niger?
Is Niger Safe?
What Should I Take To Niger?
Embassy of the United Kingdom in Niger
