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Do Nigerian Citizens Need a Visa for the UAE?

Checked October 19, 2026 · Nigerian ordinary passport · tourism and short visits

Short answer

e-Visa required

Nigerian citizens need a visa for the UAE, which can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travel.

How to apply

Visitors who need a visa usually get a tourist e-visa before travel through a UAE airline (Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia), a hotel or a licensed travel agent.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival.

Official website: UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)

Before you travel

  • Make sure your Nigerian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date and has blank pages.
  • Carry a return or onward ticket, your hotel booking and proof that you can pay for your stay; border officers can ask for them.
  • Check whether your airline needs to see your visa or authorization at check-in; many will refuse boarding without it.
  • Visas for work, study or long stays follow different rules from the tourist rules on this page.

Visa rules for the UAE by passport

Pakistane-Visa
Indiae-Visa
Bangladeshe-Visa
Nigeriae-Visa
Philippinese-Visa
Egypte-Visa
United StatesVisa-free · 30d
United KingdomVisa-free · 30d

Easier destinations for Nigerian passport holders

Popular places you can visit visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA:

Maldives On arrival Sri Lanka eTA Kenya eTA Mauritius On arrival Seychelles 90d Cambodia On arrival

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the UAE?

e-Visa required. Nigerian citizens need a visa for the UAE, which can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travel.

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in the UAE?

The length of stay is set by the visa you are granted; tourist visas commonly allow 30 to 90 days.

Where do Nigerian citizens apply for a United Arab Emirates visa?

Use the official website: UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) (icp.gov.ae). Avoid unofficial sites that charge extra service fees.

How many countries can Nigerian passport holders visit without a visa?

Nigerian passport holders can visit 26 countries visa-free and 18 more with a visa on arrival or eTA.

Based on the Passport Index dataset with our verified corrections for recent rule changes, last reviewed October 19, 2026. Entry rules change often and depend on your passport, purpose of travel and onward tickets. Always confirm with the official website or embassy before you book.