US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States31 October 2025
Niger - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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The advisory level was increased to 4. There were no changes to the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do not travel to Niger for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping. Advisory summary Do not travel to Niger for any reason. On October 30, 2025, the Department of State authorized the departure of all family members of U.S. government employees in 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 emergen
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