03 Dec 2021 | 06:13 PM UTC
Niger: COVID-19 restrictions remain unchanged nationwide as of Dec. 3 /update 22
COVID-19-related restrictions in Niger remain largely unchanged as of Dec. 3 by comparison with those in force during mid-October.
Event
As of Dec. 3, measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Niger remain largely unchanged by comparison with those that were in force during mid-October.
Domestic Measures
Niger's state of health emergency has been extended until at least Feb. 1, 2022. Facemasks are mandatory in public and social distancing of at least 1 meter (3 feet) is required. Large gatherings remain banned; nightclubs, bars, and other entertainment venues are closed until further notice. All measures are subject to change at short notice.
International Travel Restrictions
Land borders are open and international air travel is permitted. Niamey's Diori Hamani International (NIM) and other airports in the country are open. Persons eligible for entry into Niger must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test to authorities upon arrival. The test should be taken within 72 hours before departure. Authorities also perform on-arrival health screening of travelers.
Travelers staying in Niger for more than 14 days must self-isolate for at least seven days and provide contact information; authorities may hold travelers' passports for the duration of the quarantine period. Individuals who test negative for COVID-19 on the seventh day of the isolation period will have their passports returned and may exit isolation. Travelers who test positive will be quarantined for 14 days and take a second COVID-19 test on the thirteenth day.
Persons leaving the country must produce a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than five days before their departure. The tests are conducted by Centre de Recherche Medicale et Sanitaire Niger at the traveler's expense. Overland travelers will likely face similar entry and exit protocols. Cargo and freight travel may continue with heightened screening measures in place.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm all travel arrangements and requirements. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.
Resources
World Health Organization
Ministry of Health Coronavirus (French)
