Free Export

Free Export by tourists over 15 years of age:
• No information available 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 25 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco;
• No information available1 bottle of wine and 1 bottle of spirits;
• No information available1/2 litre of eau de toilette and 1/4 litre of perfume.

Prohibited

• No information available

Restricted

• No information available

Basic health information for travelers to Niger

• Malaria medication is highly recommended when travelling to Niger, where is a high risk of being infected with chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum being the most dangerous type of Malaria.

• Overall medical services are very limited in the major cities and practically nonexistent in other sections of the country. Hospital doctors will expect immediate payment and general hospital sanitation and health standards are poor.

Basic security information for travelers to Niger

• There is a greater than average danger from international terrorism in this country with both foreign and native civilians being at risk. Travellers should exercise considerable caution when visiting commercial establishments, government facilities, and public or religious sites.

• Meningitis is also frequently occurring particularly in the dry season from February to July, so every precautions and prevention is highly recommended. For more health advice please refer to FCO (which link is available on top)

• Niger is a country belonging to high risk Yellow Fever countries and for your safety, as well as customs requirements you will need Yellow Fever vaccination.

• Niger is politically unstable country which is extremely poor and some safety precautions concerning petty crime as well as kidnappings are needed when travelling to the country.

• Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the nearest Embassy of Niger.

• Photography restrictions - Tourists are free to take pictures anywhere in Niger, except near military installations, radio and television stations, the Presidency Building, airports, or diplomatic embassies or facilities. Tourists should not photograph military or police personnel, or political or student demonstrations, and should seek prior permission before taking a close-up “portrait” photo of an individual.

For further assistance please contact the Nigerien Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.

Nigerien Customs contact information

Address:
Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters
Abidjan Street,Wuse,
P.M.B. 26,
Zone 3,
Abuja - FCT
Nigeria
Telephone: +23495234694
Website: http://www.customs.gov.ng/


For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Nigerien Embassy.

List of Nigerien Embassies all over the world: http://niger.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/