How to apply for Dubai Visa in Nigeria

Getting a visa to enter the UAE is relatively simple and hassle-free provided all documents are in order. The visa is generally issued within 72 hours (3 working days) but this depends on the type of visa.

In urgent cases, visas are also issued within a day. The Ministry of Interior’s Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) is the sole administrative authority responsible for issuing visas to foreigners who wish to visit the Arab country.

As it other visa applications, you are expected to have a passport which is valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry if you are staying up to 3 months. If your stay will exceed 3 months, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Currently, every nationality entering the UAE needs a visa except citizens of GCC countries (Gulf Cooperation Council: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia) expatriate residents of the GCC (certain nationalities and professions) and British citizens with the right of abode in the UK.

The following citizens of Europe also receive visas on arrival: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Vatican.

In addition, nationals from Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea in Asia, as well as those from the United States of America and Canada also now receive Visas on arrival.

For Dubai work visa, see here 

The below information was correct at the time of publication.

For Nigerians, these are the application requirements;

• A valid International Passport
• Photocopy of Identity Card and passport photograph.
• Application form duly filled and signed by the applicant
• A copy of a confirmed return ticket
• Proof of health insurance
• Copy of recent bank statement
• Copy of hotel reservation
• Letter from your employer, stating that you have been granted a leave and that you will be return to your job when you get back. If you are self employed, include a copy of your business registration and tax documents. (Tourist visa)
• Invitation letter from host – letter should include the contact information of your host, address, signature and date; a copy of their UAE passport information page or residence permit or National passport information page (Visitor visa)

RENEWALS

The DNRD renews the Visitor Visa at its expiry date if the sponsor so decides. Renewals can be made by exiting and re-entering the country to gain an exit stamp and a new entry stamp on the passport or by paying the extension fee.

If you overstay your visit visa, there’s a ten day grace period in which to leave the country. After that period, each day overstayed will attract a fine.

NOTE: You can apply for a Dubai visa through a tour company, travel agent or resident in the UAE. 

Alternatively, GREENLINE TOURISM offers a Dubai visa service and a minimum of 48 working hours is required depending on the type of visa.  Call08037892283 or send an email to greenlinetourism@gmail.com