Niger - Temporary Entry of Materials and Personal BelongingsNiger - Temporary Entry
For temporary entry to Niger, the following is required:
Several types of items -- including computers and computer parts, video cameras and players, stereo equipment, tape players, auto parts, and various tools and spare parts -- cannot be brought into Niger without clearance by Nigerien customs officials. Airport customs officials may hold such items if brought in as baggage or carry-on luggage. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
- Passport (copy, must show last entry stamp and biographic pages)
- Residence visa
- Work permit or letter from employer showing proof of employment contract
- Certificate of Change of Residence (from city hall at origin)
- Valued inventory (comprehensive, two copies, in French, dated and signed by owner)
- Non-Sale Certificate (declaring client will not sell effects while in Niger)
- Bill of Lading/ Air Waybill (original)
- Packing list
- Power of Attorney (giving authority for Destination Agent to arrange customs clearance)
- International Health Certificate (indicating yellow fever vaccination)
- The customs formalities differ depending on your status (diplomat, an international civil servant or private contractual). The diplomats and international civil servants enjoy a special regime allowing for temporary admission.
- All shipments will be inspected
- Household goods and personal effects are duty free, as long as the goods have been owned and used for a minimum of six months, and the owner has lived abroad for at least one year
- Goods cannot be sold, lent or disposed of while staying in Niger
- Foreign diplomats, members of government or international organizations are eligible for duty free entry of personal effects and household goods (documents must arrive to the Destination Agent at least 15 days prior to the arrival and must be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Several types of items -- including computers and computer parts, video cameras and players, stereo equipment, tape players, auto parts, and various tools and spare parts -- cannot be brought into Niger without clearance by Nigerien customs officials. Airport customs officials may hold such items if brought in as baggage or carry-on luggage. Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.