Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit NE?

Canadian ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Niger. You must obtain it before you travel, either through Niger's official e-visa portal or a Niger embassy/consulate. Niger is not in the Schengen area, so the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. A Canadian (CA) ordinary passport holder traveling to Niger (NE) for tourism requires a visa, and the Government of Canada is explicit that it must be obtained prior to travel. Niger is a West African country (not to be confused with Nigeria) and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen short-stay rules and ETIAS are irrelevant. Niger operates an official electronic visa system run by the Ministry of Interior's Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DST); applications can also be lodged at a Niger diplomatic mission. A short-stay tourist visa is typically single entry, allowing a stay of around 30 days within a validity window of roughly 60-90 days. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers entering Niger, and the passport must be valid at least six months beyond the intended departure date. Visa-on-arrival has historically been advertised at border posts and Niamey (Diori Hamani) airport but is conditional and unreliable, so securing the visa in advance is essential. Note: as of 2026, the Government of Canada maintains an "avoid all travel" advisory for Niger due to security and political instability, and consular support is limited.