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Tourist visa (single entry): Nigerian citizen in Nigeria β†’ United Arab Emirates

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ nationality: NigeriaπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ lives in: NigeriaπŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ going to: United Arab Emiratesupdated 2026-06-18

Nigerian citizens need a pre-arranged UAE tourist visa β€” a single-entry visa for 30 or 60 days, applied for online via ICP/GDRFA or through an airline, hotel or travel agent.

What this visa is for

UAE single-entry tourist visa for a short visit (tourism or visiting family), valid for a stay of 30 or 60 days. Applied for online via ICP/GDRFA or through an airline, hotel or travel agent.

Validity
Single-entry tourist visa β€” enter once; 30-day or 60-day options.
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry and long-stay tourist visas are also available)
Max stay per visit
30 or 60 days, depending on the visa you choose (extendable up to 120 days total)

official source β†’

When to start

Start 7–21 days before your travel date.

The low end assumes everything goes smoothly; the high end leaves margin for delays and passport hiccups. You can apply at most 60 days ahead.

Pick your travel date β€” every deadline below updates instantly:

You're on track β€” start by 14 Sept 2026 to be ready in time.
1
Confirm you need a pre-arranged tourist visastart by 14 Sept 2026

You need a pre-arranged UAE tourist visa for a single visit for tourism, for a period of 30 or 60 days.

takes ~1 day
Source: gdrfad.gov.ae Β· updated 2026-06-17
2
Apply online (ICP/GDRFA) or via an agentstart by 29 Sept 2026

Apply through the official GDRFA or ICP smart services, or have your airline, hotel or travel agent sponsor the visa.

takes ~1 day
Source: gdrfad.gov.ae Β· updated 2026-06-17
3
Pay the visa feestart by 29 Sept 2026

Pay the government fee β€” from AED 200 for a 30-day visa (AED 300 for 60-day), plus VAT.

AED 200takes ~1 day
Source: gdrfad.gov.ae Β· updated 2026-06-17
4
Wait for processingstart by 15 Oct 2026

The application is typically processed in about 48 hours.

takes ~2 days
Source: gdrfad.gov.ae Β· updated 2026-06-17

What you'll need

Where you'll apply

Apply online through the official ICP or GDRFA smart services, or through your airline, hotel or a licensed travel agent β€” there is no in-person visa centre. Nigerian citizens apply from anywhere.

Apply on the official site (u.ae) β†’

Fees

Tourist visa (30-day, single entry)
plus 5% VAT
AED 200
Tourist visa (60-day, single entry)
plus 5% VAT
AED 300

Official GDRFA government fees; airlines/agents may add a service charge.

Gotchas to watch

Sources

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