UAE (Dubai) Are you dreaming of experiencing the glitz and glam of Dubai or exploring the United Arab Emirates (UAE)? Whether it’s for tourism, business, or relocation, the visa process is an essential first step to tackle. This guide provided by travleconet will definitely walk you through everything you need to know about applying for a UAE visa from Nigeria, from the types of visas available to the step-by-step application process.
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.
DUBAI 96 HOURS VISA REQUIREMENTS
96 Hours Visa: This Visa is valid only for 96 hours and is ideal for travellers to the UAE who plan to stay for a period of less than 4 days. This type of Visa is preferred by travellers having business meetings, point to point travel or taking stopovers en route to their onward journey. Visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
Mandatory documents required at the time of submission:
-Visa Application form duly filled..
-Photocopy of Confirmed Onward or return ticket copy of Emirates Airline.
-1 coloured passport size Photograph.
-Coloured photocopy of the Passport (Valid for minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel)
-Confirmed hotel booking.
-Marriage certificate for couples and birth certificate for children is mandatory requirement.
-For Non-Nigerian Nationals – Colour Copy of the valid CERPAC and residence Permit Visa.
Note: At the time of entry, the passenger must prove that they have enough financial resources to cover their expenses during the trip and a confirmed hotel booking. In certain cases applicants may be required to submit additional documents.
Visa Processing Time: 3 – 4 working days from the date of submission (Except For Saturday, Sunday and any UAE Holiday)
Visa Fee: ₦90,000
Processing Fee: ₦30,000
DUBAI 30 DAYS VISA REQUIREMENTS
Short Term Visit Single Entry – Tourist : The entry validity for all types of tourist visa is 58 days from the date of issue (Valid untill date mentioned on visa). After entry in Dubai stay validity of visa can be extended thrice for 30days each.
Mandatory documents required at the time of submission:
-Visa Application form duly filled.
-Confirmed Onward or return ticket copy of Emirates Airline.
-1 coloured passport size Photograph.
-Coloured photocopy of the Passport (Valid for minimum period of 6 months at the time of travel)
-For Non-Nigerian Nationals – Colour Copy of the valid CERPAC and residence Permit Visa.
-Applicants aged 45 years and above travelling alone or with family must provide Last six months bank statement with each month’s balance not less than $10,000 (or equivalent) in a single bank statement. Marriage certificate for couples and birth certificate for children is mandatory requirement.
Note: Applicants below 45 years, travelling alone are not eligible to apply for Tourist visa Category
Visa Processing Time: 3 – 4 working days from the date of submission (Except For Saturday, Sunday and any UAE Holiday)
Visa Fee: ₦150,000
Processing Fee: ₦ 30,000
every other entry require similar process:
- Fill in the application form.
- Submit all mandatory documents.
- Pay the application and processing fee.
