Documents Required\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\nThe following are the Dubai visa requirements for Nigerian citizens in regard to documentation:<\/p>\n
Passport<\/strong> – You need to have a valid passport that has a validity of more than 6 months. If the validity is less, get your passport renewed or else your visa will not come through. This 6-month period prevents you from getting stuck in a foreign country. Also, ensure your passport is in good condition and has a few blank pages.<\/p>\nPassport Pictures<\/strong>\u00a0– You need to have passport pictures against a plain white background where most of your face is visible. This picture needs to have been taken in the last 3 months. Any older pictures will result in your visa application getting rejected.<\/p>\nID Card<\/strong>\u00a0– You will require to furnish an official ID card which is considered by the Nigerian government as official. While applying for the visa, you will have to submit a photocopy of this ID card.<\/p>\nVisa Application Form<\/strong>\u00a0– You will find a form online on the Dubai Immigration department\u2019s official website. You need to download this application form, fill it with the correct information, and submit it along with the documents to get your visa.<\/p>\nReturn Tickets & Itinerary<\/strong>\u00a0– You need to furnish a copy of your return tickets which proves that you have an intention to return. You can also attach a copy of your holiday itinerary if you are going through an official touring company.<\/p>\nFinancial Status<\/strong>\u00a0– You will need to attach copies of your bank statement which shows that you have the financial soundness to afford this holiday and can stay in a hotel and buy return tickets in case you miss your return flight. Although this scenario rarely ever happens.<\/p>\nHealth Insurance<\/strong>\u00a0– In these uncertain times when the world is still trying to emerge from a pandemic, it has become compulsory to buy travel health insurance. So, to get a Dubai visa, you will need this as well.<\/p>\nLeave Letter (For Tourists)<\/strong>\u00a0– If you are a tourist and are employed, you need to submit a letter by your employer that states the number of days you are granted leave and when you will return. If you have your own business, you can submit the official documents of your business and tax documents.<\/p>\nInvitation Letter (For Visiting Friends & Family)<\/strong>\u00a0– If you are being invited by a friend or family staying in the UAE, you will need to submit an official invitation letter containing their UAE residency details and UAE passport information.<\/p>\nVisa Fees <\/strong>– You will require to pay visa fees which is a processing fee. Once paid, this fee will not be refunded even if you do not get a visa, so make sure all your documents are accurate for your visa to come through.<\/p>\n