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Niger
Republic of Niger

National Interest Exceptions for Adoption Visas

Presidential Proclamation 10998: “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States,” took effect on January 1, 2026. It fully or partially suspends entry for, and visa issuance to, nationals of 39 countries, and individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority. 

President Trump and his Administration support families and intercountry adoption. 

In countries where the issuance of visas is currently limited, children being adopted by Americans can qualify for an exception under the National Interest Exception. 

American families should follow the normal intercountry adoption process.  They should submit visa applications and attend consular interviews.  They do not need to take other additional steps to be considered for a case-by-case exception under the National Interest Exception.  

Hague Convention Participation

Hague Adoption Convention Country?
Yes
Are Intercountry Adoptions between this country and the United States possible?
Intercountry adoptions are not currently possible between Niger and the United States.
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Hague Convention Information

As noted in our Adoption Notice, on September 1, 2021, the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Convention) entered into force for Niger.  Please be advised that the Department of State has determined it will not be able to process intercountry adoptions from Niger initiated on or after September 1, 2021.  Niger does not yet have implementing legislation giving authority to the designated Central Authority to carry out its responsibilities under the Convention.  As a result, consular officers will be unable to issue Hague Adoption Certificates or Custody Certificates, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) cannot approve Form I-800 Petitions to Classify Convention Adoptees as an Immediate Relative for a child from Niger. 

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Niger 
Rue des Ambassades, BP 11201
Niamey, Niger
Tel. (227) 72-26-61
Fax. (227) 73-31-67
Email: [email protected]
Internet: ne.usembassy.gov/

Office of Children's Issues
U.S. Department of State  
2201 C Street, NW
SA-17
Washington, DC 20520
Tel: 1-888-407-4747
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: https://adoption.state.gov

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
For questions about a pending Form I-800A application, Form I-800 petition or related supplement:
USCIS 
Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-913-275-5480 (local)
Fax: 1-913-214-5808
Email: [email protected]

For other USCIS-related questions:
USCIS Contact Center
1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
Internet: uscis.gov

Last Updated: September 9, 2025

Adoption Notices

Assistance for U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy Niamey
Rue des Ambassades, BP 11201
Niamey, Niger Republic
Telephone
+(227) 20-72-26-61
Emergency
+(227) 99-49-90-66
Fax
No Fax
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://ne.usembassy.gov/

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