Do not travel to Niger for any reason due to crime , unrest , terrorism , health , and kidnapping . On January 30, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Niger due to safety risks. The U.S. government cannot offer routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Niamey due to safety risks. A state of emergency and movement restrictions are in place in many regions throughout Niger. Nigerien authorities require mil...
Read full advisory on travel.state.gov βLast updated: March 14, 2026 at 05:19 UTC