Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit NE?

German ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Niger for tourism. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel; apply in advance at the Niger Embassy in Berlin (a government eVisa portal is being rolled out but the embassy route remains the standard, reliable option). A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. A Germany (DE) ordinary passport does not grant visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or ETA access to the Republic of Niger (capital Niamey, West Africa). Niger requires German citizens to obtain a tourist visa before travel, typically through the Niger Embassy in Berlin, which accepts applications by post. Standard fees are EUR 61 for a single-entry 3-month visa, EUR 100 for multiple-entry, and EUR 200 for express service; standard processing takes about two weeks (around 5 business days for express). Required documents include a passport valid at least 6 months, a completed application form (two signed copies), two biometric photos, proof of inbound and onward flights, and proof of accommodation. A valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for entry into Niger and is checked at the border. Niger's Ministry of Interior (DST) has launched an official eVisa portal, but as of mid-2026 the embassy channel remains the consistently confirmed route for German tourists, so this guide defaults conservatively to visa-required. Travelers should also note that Niger has been under heightened security and travel-warning advisories following the 2023 political transition; check the German Federal Foreign Office travel and security advice before booking.