Visitors need visas, which may be obtained from the Nigerien Embassy. The same currency is used throughout most of former French West Africa. Metric weights and measures are used. Temperatures are in centigrade.
Suggested immunizations are yellow fever, tetanus, typhoid, and polio.
Malaria suppressants and gamma globulin are recommended. Although Niamey has a filtering plant, water is not potable and should be filtered and boiled, or treated with purification pills. Outside Niamey, observe the same precautions. Niamey has telephone, telegraph, and fax facilities. Calls to the U.S. may be made at any time, but quality of reception varies.