Gaya: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Gaya is a city in the Gaya Department of the Dosso Region of Niger.

Gaya, Niger · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityGaya+37°CClear · sunset 06:20 PMupdated 05:09 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map1

Exchange rateF CFA 585.95per 1 $XOF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Parakou≈ 3 hr 30 min Djougou≈ 3 hr 35 min Pouytenga≈ 3 hr 45 min Abomey-Calavi≈ 4 hr 5 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.

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Updated information about attacks near the Presidential Palace and Niamey’s Diori International Airport ('Safety and security' page.)

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

crime
terrorism
health risks
kidnapping

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Do not travel to Niger for any reason due to crime , unrest , terrorism , health , and kidnapping . Due to safety risks, only essential U.S. government employees are permitted to travel to Niger. Non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members of U.S. government employees are not assigned to U.S. Embassy Niamey due to safety risks. The U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Gaya: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Getting there and staying

Visa and practicalities

Safety and health

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