UAE eVisa Requirements for Citizens of Nigeria

We recommend reading through the visa requirements for Nigerian citizens before submitting their application form. The Ministry of the Interior of the UAE lists the following conditions Nigerians must meet to request the UAE electronic visa:

• Possess a passport issued by the Nigerian government and valid for 180 days on their arrival date in the UAE
• Provide an electronic image of their passport’s information page
• Supply a personal photograph of the applicant in color
• Use a debit or credit card to pay the eVisa processing fee
• Submit their eVisa petition with an email account frequently accessed

Nigerian citizens must take into account the validity of their passports before initiating their eVisa form. If the expiration date is sooner than 6 months on their arrival date in the UAE, we request renewing their passport first.

Since the whole application process is online, we recommend submitting the eVisa with an email that is accessible and that the digital images required are of readable quality. They should also ensure the bank card they will use for payment is activated for online payments.

Nigerians planning to visit the UAE with their families should note that they can include their dependents (spouse, children, or relatives over 60) in a joint eVisa form. They will have to provide additional documentation such as their marriage and birth certificates.

To conclude, nationals from Nigeria must have their travel plans ready before applying for the eVisa. This includes having their flight number and arrival date available during their petition.

Nigerian passport holders can complete their request for the Emirati eVisa by an online questionnaire. They will be required to answer some specific questions that are simple and can be completed in 30 minutes. Nigerians will be requested to share the following personal information:

• Full name
• Citizenship
• Arrival date
• Emirate selected for their trip
• Emirates flight details
• Email address
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Country of birth
• Religion
• Job title
• Qualifications
• Purpose of visit

Nigerian petitioners will continue by sharing the following passport details:

• Passport number
• Passport issue date
• Passport expiration date
• Passport issuing country

It is very important for applicants from Nigeria to carefully review the information they are sharing on their eVisa form. Any mistakes or missing details could interfere with their eVisa approval.

Travelers from Nigeria conclude their eVisa application by paying the processing fee. The payment can be actioned via a secure online platform. They must simply ensure their cards are activated for online payments and carry sufficient funds.

The Ministry of Interior of the UAE analyzes all the petitions submitted by Nigerian citizens. This process can take from 24 to 72 hours. If they have submitted their forms correctly, they should receive an approved eVisa issued to their passport. They will be able to download the eVisa via a link they will receive in a confirmation email.

Upon receipt, we recommend downloading the approved eVisa, printing out a copy, and storing it next to your passport and travel documents.

Visitors from Nigeria should note that during peaks in demand for international events such as the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi or trade fairs, this process could take longer. We recommend applying for the eVisa at least a week before their trip.

Nigerian passport holders can depart for the United Arab Emirates with the approved electronic visa. They should remember to enter the country by the international airport they selected during their application form.

Upon landing, arrivals from Nigeria are required to head straight to the queues for eVisa arrivals destined for their nationality to save time at passport controls. Border officials will require them to submit their passport and approved eVisa before being granted entry into the country.