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Consular Section Hours
American Citizens Services are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Please note the Embassy offices are closed on American and Nigerien holidays.
Officers
Daniel Gage, Vice-Consul
Prakah Dickey, Consular Associate
Amina C. Gani, Visa Assistant
In order to allow the Consular Section to better help and serve you, please register by clicking here: https://travelregistration.state.gov
Services for Americans living in Niger include the following:
Passport replacement
In the event that a passport is lost or stolen, or if a new passport is needed, a Consul can issue a replacement passport. If you believe your passport has been stolen, first report the theft to the local police and get a police declaration. Replacement passports cost US$40 for applicants under 16 plus a US$ 30 passport execution fee and US$55 for applicants 16 and over plus a US$30 passport execution fee.
In order to obtain a replacement passport the following is needed:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. a previous passport, birth certificate, naturalization papers, previous registration with the Embassy, etc.)
- Two 2" x 2" (5 cm x 5 cm) full-face photos
- Application form completely filled out: DSP 82 for Adults, DSP 11 for minor children
- Application fee as indicated above
- Both parent must accompany children under the age of 14
Passport applications are received in the consular section Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m
Assistance in finding medical help
If you become sick or hurt, you can contact a consular officer for a list of local doctors, dentists, and medical specialists. If you are injured or become seriously ill, a consul will help you find medical assistance and, at your request, inform your family or friends.
Assistance in getting funds
Should you lose all your money and other financial resources, consular officers can help you contact your family, bank, or employer to arrange for them to send you money.
Help in an emergency
In the event that your family needs to reach you because of an emergency at home or because they are worried about your welfare they should call the State Department's Citizens Emergency Center at (202) 647-5225. The State Department will relay the message to consular officers in the country in which you are traveling. Consular officers will try to locate you, pass on urgent messages, and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back to your family.
Visit in jail
If you are arrested, you should ask the authorities to notify a U.S. Consul. Consuls cannot get you out of jail. You are in a foreign country and are subject to its laws. However, Consuls can work to protect your legitimate interests and ensure that you are not discriminated against. They can provide a list of local attorneys, visit you, and contact your family and friends.
In order to allow the Consular Section to better help and serve you, please register by clicking here: travel registration
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