← Nigeria passport 🇳🇬 Nigeria passport → the United Arab Emirates

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Yes. Nigerian citizens need an eVisa, applied for online before travelling to the United Arab Emirates. It allows stays for up to 30 days. An extension is not confirmed, so plan to leave within the permitted stay.

EntryeVisa required
Maximum stay30 days
ExtensionNot confirmed
Multiple entriesAllowed

Official stay length not published — 30 days shown as an estimate. Confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Official information: https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/apply-for-a-visa

Data last updated October 2026. Checked against official government immigration sources and reviewed on a rolling basis (sources). This is a planning reference, not legal or immigration advice. Entry rules change; confirm with official sources before you travel. VisaStay is independent and not affiliated with any government.

Track your days in the United Arab Emirates automatically

VisaStay counts your days per country, warns before your stay runs out, and handles the Schengen 90/180 rule for your passport.

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