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UAE (Dubai) Visa Application

UAE (Dubai) Visa Application

Nigerian passport holders require a visa to travel to Dubai and application can be done at the Dubai Visa Application Centre in Lagos or online. Travellers can apply for their Dubai visa a maximum of 2 months before their date of travel, as the validity of the visa is 58 days from the date of issue. The latest that travellers are able to apply for a visa is 2 weeks before the date of departure.

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Please note this process is applicable to Nigerian passport holders.

Types of Visas

96-Hour Visa: You are only eligible to stay in the UAE for a maximum of 96 hours. This Dubai visa is best suited for travellers who plan to stay for less than four days in the country.

14-Day Visa (short-term visit, single entry): This non-extendable visa is valid for 14 days from the date of issue.

30-Day Visa (short-term visit, single entry): This non-extendable visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

90-Day Visa: This visa is valid for 90 days and is recommended for travellers who are going to Dubai on holiday or to visit family and friends.

How to Apply

To book an appointment:

At VFS Global, you are required to do the following:

  1. Fill in the application form.
  2. Submit all mandatory documents.
  3. Pay the application fee.

Submissions are accepted between 08:00 - 15:00, Monday to Friday.

Dubai Visa Costs

Visa Type Visa Fee
30-Day Visa (single entry)₦30,000
96-Hour Visa (single entry)₦23,000
14-Day Visa (single entry)₦30,000
90-Day Visa (single entry)₦63,000
90-Day Multi-Entry Long Term Visa₦154,000
30-Day Multi-Entry Short Term Visa₦61,000
Cancellation Charge₦8,400

Payments are to be made at the VFS Dubai Visa Application Centre in Lagos. Ensure that you take your electronic receipt when making payment.

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Please note that prices are subject to exchange rates and may change without notice

Visa Application and Requirements

  • Nigerian passport
  • Photocopies of your ID card and passport (including valid and expired visas)
  • Visa application form (which must be filled out in detail (block letters) and signed by the applicant)
  • A copy of a confirmed itinerary (return tickets). Visitors without a return ticket might be refused entry at the airport.
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Proof of financial status – a copy of your recent bank statement
  • For tourists: A letter from your employer, stating that you have been granted leave and that you will be returning to your job when you get back. If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business registration and tax documents.
  • For visitors visiting a relative or friend, you must provide a letter of invitation from your host. The letter must include your host’s contact information, address, signature, and date, as well as a copy of their UAE passport information page or residence permit.
  • A copy of your hotel reservation
  • For the short term 30-day visitor visa, the main applicant must be of high profession and must provide evidence of this profession.

Application Centres

Address: VFS Global, Manor House, Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Opposite Treasure Garden Estate, 3rd Roundabout, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lekki Phase I, Lagos

Contact: +234 8150188800 / info@dvpcnigeria@dubaivisa.net

Operating Times: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00

Whether you’re planning to take an iconic picture of the Burj Khalifa, go shopping at the Dubai Mall or explore the Bastakia Quarter, you’ll be sure to discover even more treasures in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi! With this guide on the Dubai (UAE) visa application process, it won’t be long till you’re on your way.

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