Nigeria
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Arab Emirates visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sp.mofaic.gov.ae
Which United Arab Emirates visa?
Tourist visa (30 or 60 days, single or multiple entry) and 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days
- Fee
- AED 200
- Processing time
- About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days
All visa types for the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates’ tourist visa costs AED 200 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is smartservices.icp.gov.ae. Processing time, as the United Arab Emirates states it: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days.
Emirati missions in Nigeria
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- 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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All missions of the United Arab Emirates in Nigeria
The United Arab Emirates has 2 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos.
Emirati citizens travelling to Nigeria
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Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
The e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates is applied for online on its official government portal; Nigerian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
The United Arab Emirates’ neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Saudi Arabia requires Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Emirati citizens travelling to Nigeria
Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Where is the Emirati embassy in Nigeria?
The Emirati embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there is also a consulate in Lagos.
How much does the United Arab Emirates tourist visa cost?
The United Arab Emirates’ official sources give a standard fee of AED 200 for the tourist visa. Processing time: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days.
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.
Can Nigerian citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.