On August 2, 2023, the Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible family members from the U.S. Embassy in Niamey. The U.S. Embassy in Niamey suspended routine services and is only able to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Niger.
If you are a U.S. citizen with an after-hours emergency, please call (+227) 99-49-90-66.
If you are a U.S. citizen with an emergency during business hours, please call the Embassy at +227-20-72-26-61 and ask to speak to the Consular Section or email ConsulateNiamey@state.gov.
Welcome!
The American Citizen Services office at the U.S. Embassy in Niamey provides assistance to U.S. citizens in Niger.
The U.S. Embassy is located in Niamey on Rue des Ambassades. The Embassy is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
We are closed all U.S. and Nigerien holidays.
If you are an American citizen with an after-hours emergency, please call (+227) 99-49-90-66.
If you are an American citizen with an emergency during business hours, please call the Embassy at +227-20-72-26-61 and ask to speak to the Consular Section.
Services such as passport renewals, notarial services, and Consular Report of Birth Abroad are by appointment only. Please schedule an appointment for any non-emergency services by visiting our online appointment website. Please note that non-emergency services are currently suspended due to staffing shortages. If you have an urgent need for an appointment, please email ConsulateNiamey@state.gov.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment and need to cancel or reschedule, or if you have any questions about the services we provide, please email the Consular Section at ConsulateNiamey@state.gov.
Current Exchange Rate
Please note that U.S. Citizen Services fees, when made in local currency, may vary due to the fluctuating exchange rate. As a result of the current value of the dollar, the African Financial Community (CFA) rate is currently 550 CFA francs to one U.S. dollar.
Messages and Alerts
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