Sub Saharan Africa

Local laws reflect the fact that Niger is a Muslim country.  You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas. Dress tends to be conservative and women are expected to dress modestly. For more general information see Travelling during Ramadan.

 

You should not photograph military or government installations.

 

You should carry some form of identification at all times.  This would normally mean your passport or residence permit.  If you intend to drive outside of the main towns, the likelihood of having to produce some form of identification is high.

 

Visitors who commit criminal offences, for example drugs trafficking, can expect to be subjected to local law.  Local prison conditions are harsh.  Homosexuality is illegal, but in practice is tolerated if discreet.

For more general information for different types of travellers see Your Trip.