FCDO advises against all travel to Niger, including the capital city of Niamey, for security reasons.

If you are in Niger

Travel within or out of Niger is at your own risk. The FCDO cannot offer advice on the safety of travelling to any departure point within Niger. Nigerien airspace has reopened, however, there may be ongoing disruptions to flights to and from Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport.

We have temporarily withdrawn our UK staff from Niger and our embassy is operating remotely. Limited consular assistance will continue to be provided by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos as usual.

If you are a British national in Niger and in need of assistance, contact FCDO’s 24/7 services:

• by telephone: on +234 (1) 277 0782 and select option 2 for consular services for British nationals
• by social media on Twitter and Facebook
• by web form

If you decide to stay in Niger, or cannot leave, you should:

• follow any advice from local authorities, including curfew
• avoid protests, gatherings and any military activity
• stay indoors where possible
• be ready to leave if there is an opportunity

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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 has temporarily reduced 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

Our ability to provide consular assistance to British nationals in Niger is severely limited. All consular services in Niger are provided via our staff in London and Lagos, Nigeria.

If you’re 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)