Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Abuja
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- Kainji Crescent 17, Abuja
- Phone
- +2348099009003
- Website
- sp.mofaic.gov.ae
- Head of mission
- Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoubi Al Shamsi
United Arab Emirates
Nigeria
Emirati Embassy & Consulates in Nigeria
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
The United Arab Emirates is represented in Nigeria by 2 missions: an embassy in Abuja and a consulate general in Lagos. Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Map: the United Arab Emirates’ 2 missions in Nigeria
Map: the United Arab Emirates’ 2 missions in Nigeria
Emirati Embassy in Abuja
The Emirati embassy is in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, at Kainji Crescent 17, Abuja. The head of mission on record is Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoubi Al Shamsi. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Emirati consulates in Nigeria
- Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Lagos
8th Floor, Block A, Nipost towers, No 1 Ologun Agbaje street off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island. Lagos
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The United Arab Emirates also has a consulate general in Lagos; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
United Arab Emirates visa for Nigerian citizens
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United Arab Emirates visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria
- Tourist visa, single or multiple entry (30 or 60 days)
- 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
- Visit visa sponsored by a UAE resident (relative or friend)
- Transit visa (48 or 96 hours)
- Fee: AED 200
- 15 required documents
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Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Arab Emirates, not at the Emirati embassy.
Nigeria’s missions in the United Arab Emirates
Missions of Nigeria in the United Arab Emirates (2)
In return, Nigeria has 2 missions in the United Arab Emirates, including its embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.
Good to know
The United Arab Emirates in Nigeria
Worldwide, the United Arab Emirates has 137 missions in 107 countries; 2 of them are in Nigeria.
Travel to Nigeria for Emirati citizens
Nigeria requires a visa from Emirati citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. In Nigeria, Emirati citizens can turn to the Emirati embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Emirati missions in Nigeria are closed
Emirati missions in Nigeria close on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Emirati embassy in Nigeria?
The Emirati embassy is in Abuja, at Kainji Crescent 17, Abuja.
Does the United Arab Emirates have consulates in Nigeria?
Yes, the United Arab Emirates has a consulate general in Lagos.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Does Nigeria have an embassy in the United Arab Emirates?
Yes, Nigeria has its embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, along with 1 other mission in the United Arab Emirates.