🇳🇪 Niger · General Residence
Visa long séjour — requirements, costs & how to apply
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1981/fr/149470.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
No direct PR path
“Niger: Ordonnance n° 81-40 du 29 octobre 1981, relative à l'entrée et au séjour des étrangers au Niger”
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1981/fr/149470 · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1981/fr/149470 · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.