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Monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast. Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. SignYou upcan toalso get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.

Read FCDO advice on how to deal with a crisis overseas.

Security situation

There has been a military takeover in Niger, which has led to protests and unrest.

These protests may be violent and the situation could change quickly without warning.

Due to the security situation the British Embassy in Niamey hasis temporarily reducedreducing the number of its staff.

Help and support

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.

Consular assistance in Niger

The British Embassy in Niger does not provide consular assistance. If you’reyou are a British national and need consular assistance in Niger, you can phone FCDO’s 24/7 helpline and select option 2 for consular services for British nationals

• +234 (1) 277 0782

Contact FCDO in London

You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)

Travel insurance

FCDO advises that no one should travel to Niger because the risks are too high.

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.