Malaysia to Niger visa requirements

Yes, Malaysian ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Niger for tourism. Malaysia is not on Niger's visa-exempt list, so you must obtain a visa before or on arrival. The recommended route is the official Niger eVisa applied for in advance; a visa on arrival is also available at official border posts for leisure travelers (30 days) but is less reliable and best avoided unless you have pre-approval. Niger requires Malaysian citizens to hold a visa for tourist entry. Niger's visa-exemption list covers only ECOWAS nationals plus a handful of others (Chad, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Hong Kong, UAE), and Malaysia is not included. Authoritative aggregators (Wikipedia/Timatic-based and VisaHQ) classify the route as "visa required." Niger operates an official eVisa portal managed by the Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DST) under the Ministry of Interior, allowing online application before travel, typically a single entry of up to 30 days. A visa on arrival is officially available at border posts (including Niamey Diori Hamani International Airport) for travelers who can prove a leisure purpose, valid 30 days for roughly US$50; however, pre-approval from the National Police is recommended and the passport may be retained for one working day for registration, making advance arrangements strongly preferable. Travelers must also carry a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. Security conditions in Niger are volatile and most foreign governments advise against non-essential travel, so confirm the latest entry procedures with a Nigerien diplomatic mission before booking. Fees are denominated in US dollars at the border and in CFA franc (XOF) locally.