Of all the massively developed countries in the world, the United Arab Emirates stands out. A country of enormous beauty, fanciful tourist attraction and famously the Burj Khalifa building. Located on the southeast end of the Arabian Pennisula, the United Arab emirates is bordered to the East by Oman, in the south by Saudi Arabia, to the west by Qatar and the north by Iran.

Overs the years, the United Arab Emirates is one of the most traveled destinations in the world. Who would want a trip to the UAE?
Based on popular demand, this post shows everything you should know about how to obtain the United Arab Emirates visa from Nigeria.

Types of Visa for United Arab Emirates

Traveling to the United Arab Emirates requires a valid type of visa. You can travel with any type of visa listed below;

  • Study visa
  • Work visa
  • Business/service Visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Transit visa
  • Visiting visa

Visa requirements for Nigerian citizens

  • A coloured passport for the applicant
  • Dubai visa application form duly completed
  • A valid International passport
  • A bank statement showing a proof of funds for the previous 3 months
  • Evidence of Hotel reservation
  • Proof of Health Insurance
  • Flight itinerary having dates of entry and exit as well as flight numbers
  • In the case of business, an original business letter showing invitation by the company and providing necessary details about the travel and validity of visa.
  • Certificate of employment(if employed)
  • Payment of Visa fees

How to Apply for Dubai Visa in Nigeria

Application for a Dubai Visa in Nigeria is an easy process, these are the means to apply for the visa in Nigeria:

1. Apply at the VFS Global in Lagos

VFS Global, Manor House,

Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Opposite Treasure Garden Estate, 3rd Roundabout, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, Nigeria.

2. Apply at the Dubai Embassy in Abuja

United Arab Emirates Embassy Abuja

No 2, Columbia Close Office, Colorado Street, Minister’s Hill, Maitama, Abuja.

Email: abuja@mofa.gov.ae

Phone: (+234) 98750270

3. Apply through a trusted Agent

It is important to take note of the following when applying for a visa from Nigeria;

  • Visa processing time usually takes between 3 to 5 working days
  • Visa fees are totally non-refundable.
  • Visa is not 100% guaranteed
  • Validity of Dubai visas is 60 days excluding the 48 and 96-hour visas which are 30 days.
  • Dubai visa requires the Approval of United Arab Emirates immigration.
  • Travel to Dubai or the UAE is not visa-free or visa on arrival for Nigerians. Nigerians visiting Dubai require an e-visa to travel.