Get a Niger Visa

Business Travel Requirements for an Niger Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Contain at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

2. Photograph(s)

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples
   • Be identical

3. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide a Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays a Swiss postal address. Use the sample Business Cover Letter provided here to complete your letter.
   
   All Business Cover Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found here
   

4. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the applicant's host. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Include the full address and contact details of the host
   • Specify the purpose and duration of stay 
   • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
   • Be signed by the applicant's host 

5. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

6. Yellow Fever Certificate

   One copy of yellow fever certificate

7. Visa Application Form(s)

   Two fully completed and signed application forms

8. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

   For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

   
   For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed VisaCentral Visa Order Form which can be found in the VisaCentral Application Pack should be submitted.

   
   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

9. Three Days Service Applicants

   The three day service is only available to applicants travelling on a short notice. Please note that the decision to issue a visa on a three day service is at the Embassy’s discretion