Niger retaliates, imposes total visa and entry ban on US citizens

Niger Imposes Total Visa and Entry Ban on US Citizens — Akelicious

Niger has announced a reciprocal, total and complete ban on the issuance of visas to all United States citizens, alongside an indefinite prohibition on the entry of US nationals into the country, a move that sharply escalates diplomatic tensions between Niamey and Washington. The measures, which take immediate effect, apply to all categories of travel, including diplomatic, business, humanitarian and tourist visits. Nigerien authorities said the…

Niger retaliates, imposes total visa and entry ban on US citizens

GistReel Niger has imposed a sweeping ban on United States citizens, announcing a total suspension of visa issuance and an indefinite prohibition on the entry of all US nationals, a move that significantly heightens diplomatic tensions between Niamey and Washington. The decision takes immediate effect and applies across all travel categories, including diplomatic, business, humanitarian and tourist visits. Niger cites reciprocity and sovereignty…