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United Arab Emirates visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders

Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit United Arab Emirates for tourism. The visa fee is AED 55.

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Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit United Arab Emirates for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

Fees and timing

Visa feeAED 55

Not sure you are ready to apply?

Run a free readiness check. Meridian shows you what is still missing or inconsistent before you apply. We do not promise approval. We help you apply with confidence.

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

13 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Recent coloured personal photo with a white backgroundValid passportNational ID (for UAE citizens)Bank statement showing balance of 4000 USDJob contract of the sponsorTravel/medical insuranceFlight bookingVisa application formEmirates ID Application receiptDivorce or death certificate (for divorced women and widows)Housing lease contract (certified) or proof of owning a residenceMedical fitness certificate (for dependents above 18 years)Mother’s residence photo (for the newborn)
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter and your itinerary

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the AED 55 visa fee

Paid at ICP or GDRFA.

Then the consulate decides

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Requirements last updated August 2026.

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