Like many other countries, Niger will soon be launching its electronic visa. This type of dematerialized procedure, which is invaluable in facilitating the arrival of travellers on its territory, particularly in times of health crisis, is increasingly valued by governments.
The Director of Territorial Surveillance (DST) spoke of the difficulties currently encountered in obtaining a Niger visa. He also highlighted the use of electronic visas. Indeed, according to Sophie Hoffmann, Head of the IOM Niger Border Management Unit, it is difficult to control the national territory without modernized management in a country that has almost 5,600 kilometers of borders, some 30 official land entry points and 3 international airports. The electronic visa will therefore soon be available for Niger.
Tourism in Niger is a relatively modest sector, but nonetheless important to the country's economy and growth. Although the country is primarily known for its oil industry-related economic activities, tourism is also a key sector for Niger, with potential to be exploited for economic development.
According to the World Tourism Organization, in 2019, around 109,000 tourists visited Niger, a slight increase on the 101,000 visitors recorded in 2018. Visitors come mainly from neighboring countries, such as Nigeria and Mali, as well as European countries, such as France. Tourism revenues in Niger were estimated at around $46 million in 2019.
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