UEA lifts travel ban on Nigerians

UEA lifts travel ban on Nigerians

Abdullateef Fowewe

The United Arab Emirates Government has lifted travel restrictions imposed on Nigerians starting from Monday, July 15, 2024.

This was revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement posted on the verified Facebook page of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture on Monday.

Idris in the statement said the agreement between UEA and Nigeria includes updated controls and conditions to facilitate obtaining a UAE visa.

The statement reads, “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.”