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Nigeria visa for Emirati citizens

e-Visa up to 90 days

Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at abudhabi.foreignaffairs.gov.ng

Which Nigeria visa?

Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
Processing time
48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)

Apply on Nigeria e-Visa (Nigeria Immigration Service)

All visa types for Nigeria

Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.

Nigerian missions in the United Arab Emirates

All missions of Nigeria in the United Arab Emirates

Nigeria has 2 missions in the United Arab Emirates, with its embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City. Consulates: Dubai City.

Nigerian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

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Travel advice for Nigeria

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Emirati citizens can stay in Nigeria

Emirati citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.

How Emirati citizens apply

The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Emirati citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Nigeria’s neighbours for Emirati citizens

Chad admits Emirati citizens visa-free. Niger requires Emirati citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Nigerian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria.

Frequently asked questions

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.

How long can Emirati citizens stay in Nigeria?

Emirati citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the Nigerian embassy in the United Arab Emirates?

The Nigerian embassy in the United Arab Emirates is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City; there is also a consulate in Dubai City.

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Emirati citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?

No; Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.

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.