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United Arab Emirates visa for Nigerian citizens
Nigeria 
United Arab Emirates Nigeria passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Yes, an e-Visa is required
- Entry requirement
- e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026⚠️ The UAE government portal advises checking that travel agents are genuine before paying or sending documents, and offers verification through UAE embassies. Use only the official links below.
UAE tourist visa / entry permit (applied online via ICP or GDRFA Dubai, or through a UAE airline, hotel or licensed agent); also a 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
- Fee
- Varies by visa type and issuing channel
- Valid for
- Depends on type; 5-year multiple-entry option available to all nationalities
- Stay
- Short-term visas per permit; the 5-year visa allows 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days
- Processing
- Varies by channel
- Apply
- Must be issued before travel (UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas)
At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- UAE embassies do not issue tourist visas; visa-required travellers apply online through ICP or GDRFA Dubai, or via a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed travel agent.
- The 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa requires a bank balance of USD 4,000 (or equivalent) over the past six months, UAE-valid health insurance and a return or onward ticket.
- GCC residents need an eVisa before arrival: 30 days' stay, extendable once, with GCC residency valid for at least 1 year and a passport valid 6 months.
Official source: UAE Government portal (u.ae) / Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) · Not yet confirmed officially: voa.fee and voa.stay: visa-on-arrival country list, stay length (30 or 90 days) and cost not shown on the page read, evisa.fee: short-term tourist visa fees by channel, recentChanges: none confirmed on the official pages read
What Nigeria passport holders need to do
- Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
- Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
- Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.
Nigeria is one of 110 passports in the “e-visa” group for the United Arab Emirates. See the full United Arab Emirates visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in Asia for Nigeria passport holders
The United Arab Emirates is one of 44 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Nigeria passport, which ranks #86 worldwide with a mobility score of 43. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 5 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Cambodia | Visa on arrival | – |
 Iran | Visa on arrival | – |
 Lebanon | Visa on arrival | – |
 Maldives | Visa on arrival | – |
 Timor-Leste | Visa on arrival | – |
| United Arab Emirates | e-Visa | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Nigeria passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Can Nigerian citizens apply for the United Arab Emirates visa online?
Yes. Nigeria passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to the United Arab Emirates, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.
Do United Arab Emirates citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
United Arab Emirates passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
United Arab Emirates visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the United Arab Emirates before you book.