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[Edit this paragraph] Instructions for Chinese citizens traveling to Niger

1. Visa Instructions

(1) Niger’s embassies and consulates abroad apply for entry visas:

1． Time required: apply for visa 7 days in advance;

2. Application conditions:

(1) Valid Chinese passport;

(2) Provide a note indicating the applicant’s name, date of birth, identity, passport number, purpose of visit and length of stay Or an official letter, note or official letter should indicate the purpose of the visit and duration of stay; or provide the name of the inviting unit and the invitation letter;

(3) No matter what kind of passport the applicant holds, it must be filled in in English or French 2 visa application forms (the forms can be copied) and 2 photos consistent with the passport;

(4) More than 3 people need to fill in 1 list of names.

3. Visa situation: Nigeria generally issues a single-entry visa valid for 3 months.

(2) You can apply for an arrival visa or transit visa at Niamey Airport:

1. If you have not obtained an entry visa at the Niger embassy or consulate abroad, you can apply for a visa on arrival at Niamey Airport. You must provide two visa application forms and submit 2 photos consistent with your passport. The visa validity period and stay time are 1 month. , you can apply for a residence visa at the local police station when it expires;

2. If the transit stay does not exceed 24 hours, a visa is exempted if the connecting ticket is booked. Otherwise, a transit visa is required. The transit visa is valid and stayed for 1 month.

(3) Apply for a residence visa at the local police station:

After entering the country, you can apply for a long-term residence visa at the local police station. It is valid for 1 year and can be renewed upon expiration. You do not need to apply for a visa to enter or leave Niger within the validity period of your residence permit.

2. Entry Instructions

(1) International tourists must hold a valid passport, visa and a yellow book with yellow fever vaccination certificate;

(2) ) International travelers must meet one of the following conditions to prove their ability to return to their country:

1. Hold a round-trip air ticket valid for one year;

2. A certificate of deposit from a banking institution in the passenger's home country, the amount of which must be equal to or higher than the price of a return ticket;

3. If the passenger himself cannot guarantee the cost of his return trip, he must hold a certificate of cost guarantee from a banking institution in his home country.

(3) Citizens of countries that have mutual visa exemption agreements with Niger can enter and exit Niger without a visa in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.

(4) If international tourists who hold the relevant documents in Article 2 above drive into the country by land or water, they must also hold vehicle insurance and police certificate documents to prepare for possible accidents. Provide guarantee. The police station must be recognized by the Niger government.

(5) Niger Customs allows 200 cigarettes, 1 pint of perfume, and 1 bottle of wine to be brought in duty-free.

3. Customs regulations

(1) Import

1. The main purpose of importing goods into Nigeria is for domestic consumption. Except for goods that are tax-free according to relevant regulations, other imported goods are subject to customs duties and other taxes. Goods prohibited from import are not allowed to enter the consumer market.

2. Goods intended for re-export are exempt from customs duties and other taxes.

3. Some imported goods may not be subject to tax until they enter the consumer market.

4． Re-export tax exemption means that goods transferred from one customs to another or from one country to another are exempt from customs duties and other taxes.

5. Bonded warehouse means that goods can be stored in a certain warehouse under customs supervision, and tax exemption or delayed payment will be determined depending on the re-export of the goods or their future introduction into the consumer market.

6. Temporary license means that goods for re-export within a limited period can be stored within the customs and are exempt from customs duties and other taxes.

7. Aircraft supplies, postal packages, passenger-related regulations, etc. are not within the scope of the above regulations.

(2) Export

1. Goods destined for export in the domestic market must pay customs duties and other taxes when they leave the country. Unless special permission is granted, goods prohibited from export are not allowed to exit customs.

2. Exportation préalable means that materials or goods used to manufacture re-exported goods can be imported duty-free or partially duty-free.

3. Exported goods can be given a full or partial tax refund (drawback) after they are exported.

4． Temporary export means that when exported goods are re-imported or re-imported after processing, they can be exempted or partially exempted from paying customs duties and other import taxes.

(3) Storage

This means that goods that have not been declared within the prescribed time limit, have not been inspected in accordance with regulations, or have not left the customs for other purposes will be stored in the customs warehouse. .

(4) Tariffs

1. All imported and exported goods must be declared, customs will conduct inspections and duties will be charged. All customs implement unified tariffs.

2. Import and export duties apply equally to all citizens or legal persons, and goods imported and exported by the country are also subject to tax. The following situations can be regarded as exceptions:

(1) Goods originally belonging to the country are shipped back to the country from abroad;

(2) Foreign embassies and diplomats stationed in the country Imported goods to consular agencies and international organizations are exempted from tax.

(3) Provide tax exemption for imported goods of the Red Cross and other international and national charitable organizations.

(4) Tax exemption is granted to goods without any commercial purpose.

(5) Some commodities may be fully or partially exempted due to their different nature or purpose of use.

(6) Foreign-invested enterprises can also apply for tax exemption.

3. Implementation of tariffs

(1) Imports: Imported goods for consumption are subject to tariffs in accordance with the Customs Tariff Rules. Certain imported goods must also pay other taxes not included in the Customs Tariff to the State Administration of Taxation or relevant units.

(2) Export: Exported goods shall pay duties and related taxes in accordance with the "Customs Tariff Rules".

(3) Re-export: Imported goods for the purpose of re-export or re-export must pay a fixed proportion of special tax in accordance with regulations.

(5) Prohibition:

Goods that are not allowed to be imported or exported will be prohibited from entering and exiting the customs. According to the Customs Law, import and export goods that are restricted in quality, quantity or procedure are also prohibited.

4. Medical conditions, epidemic situation and medical insurance

(1) Medical conditions:

1. There are 42 county-level hospitals in Nigeria, 5 3 regional treatment centers, 3 national hospitals and 3 private hospitals.

2. Hospital bed occupancy rate: 31.5;

3. The total number of people who have received medical and health training: 24,754 people

4. Medical staff: nurses (male) ) 4,944 people; 25,433 midwives; 40,374 doctors.

(2) Epidemic (2002/2003)

Diseases

Measles

Japanese encephalitis

Broken Cold

Polio

Diphtheria

Whooping cough

Cholera

Malaria

2002

Number of cases

31584

5395

204

296

2613

168

782632

Death

139

529

1769

2003 (to early September)

Number of cases

50405

8286

171

1454

114

458865

Death

203

672

1068

(3) Medical insurance

1. Medical insurance is generally signed by insurance companies and doctors and pharmacies designated by the insured and recognized by the insured. The insured can be an individual, a family or an organization.

2. 80% of the reimbursement for the expert outpatient service; in the event of an emergency and the contracted doctor is off work, you need to see another doctor for 80% reimbursement; when the contracted pharmacy does not have the required drugs, reimbursement will be made based on the prescription and invoice stamped by the contracted pharmacy.

5. Public security situation

1. The authorities attach great importance to social security work and severely crack down on various criminal activities. Although there are still a few criminal activities so far, the overall public security situation is good.

2. List of illegal records (2001/2002)

Violations

Cases

Public Security

Criminal

Total

2001

2002

2001

2002

2001

2002

Murder

Intentional homicide

Killing parents

Killing babies

Abortion

Rape

Attempted rape

Intentional minor injury

3192

3054

3192

3054

Abandoned children

Malicious defamation

Kidnapping children

Illegal imprisonment

Drowned

Rude behavior

Intimidation

165

Arson

Negligent arson

Casual gambling

Private embezzlement

Bad check

Insulting public servants

123

Rebellion

Fight

Drinking in public

247

135

247

135

Fraud

822

172

217

229

1039

1101

Harboring

464

Breach of trust

1745

1687

223

212

1968

1899

Pickpocketing

247

135

247

135

Making and selling counterfeit goods

822

872

890

947

Fraudulent public funds

464

470

Counterfeit banknotes

Stealing

119

200

Aggravated theft

120

117

119

239

165

Car theft

Motorcycle theft

113

137

Residential Intrusion

103

Body found

110

121

130

141

Wandering

274

Extralegal marriage

Late night noise

Adultery

Prostitute soliciting clients

Obscene

Seducing minors

Procurement

Gathering

Vandalism

6. Traffic safety and Things to note when traveling

(1) Traffic

Nigeria’s traffic management regulations are basically similar to those in France. There are not many asphalt roads in the city and suburbs, and the road conditions are not good. The lanes are narrow and of poor quality, and there are potholes. You need to be careful when driving. There are many sandy and dirt roads, and vehicles with low chassis and low power are prone to sinking.

(2) Travel

1. You need to carry a valid passport when traveling, and the passport should have a valid visa for the country you are visiting.

2. The currency in circulation in Nigeria and other West African countries is CFA franc (F CFA) 1 euro = 655.957 F CFA. Credit cards cannot be used in Nigeria.

3. You need to have a yellow book that proves you have been vaccinated against yellow fever vaccine that has been effective for 10 years; you need to understand the local epidemic situation; prepare sunscreen and emergency medicine kits.

4． The best time to travel to Niger and West Africa is from May to October.

7. Emergency contact information and telephone number with the embassy and relevant local departments

(1) Chinese Embassy in Niger

Tel: 00227-723283

Fax: 00227-723285

(2) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Niger

Switchboard: 00227-722112, 722465, 722907

Protocol Department: 00227-722221

Meiya Division: 00227-723766

Fax: 00227-735231

(3) Niger Police Department

Switchboard: 00227- 733743, 733744

Alarm number: 17

Fire alarm: 18

8. Common problems involving Chinese people

The Nigerian government and people They are very friendly to China and Chinese people. Chinese who stay and buy property in Nigeria are the same as locals and third-country nationals. As long as they abide by the laws and regulations of the host country, they generally will not encounter legal problems.

9. Climate and natural disasters

It is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert between 11-23 degrees north latitude and 0-16 degrees east longitude. It is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordering Chad to the east, Mali and Burkina Faso to the west, Benin and Nigeria to the south, and Algeria and Libya to the north. The northern part has a tropical desert climate, and the southern part has a savanna climate. One of the hottest countries in the world, with an average annual temperature of 30°C. April and May are the hottest seasons, with daytime temperatures reaching 50 degrees; January and February are the coolest seasons, with nighttime temperatures falling below 10 degrees. The whole year is divided into two seasons, dry and rainy. The rainy season is from June to September, and the dry season is from October to May of the following year. Drought is a major natural disaster.

10. According to the Nigerian Nationality Law, Nigeria does not recognize dual nationality (our embassy has reported to the Nigerian Nationality Law in March 2003).

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