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UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Nigerian Passport Holders
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its nearly two-year-long visa ban on Nigerian passport holders.
The ban, which was initially imposed in October 2022 and affected several other African countries, will be officially lifted on July 15, 2024.
According to Pulse, Nigerian passport holders will soon be able to obtain visas to travel to the UAE. This development follows an agreement reached between the Nigerian federal government and the UAE authorities.
Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information, made the announcement during a briefing with State House correspondents after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. He stated:
“Following successful talks and extensive, mutually beneficial negotiations between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, an agreement was reached allowing for the resumption of travel to the UAE for Nigerian passport holders.
“This agreement includes updated controls and conditions to facilitate obtaining a UAE visa. The resumption of visas will be effective from July 15, 2024. Nigerians wishing to learn more about the updated visa conditions from the UAE can visit: documentverificationhub.ae for any additional information.”
