BREAKING NEWS: UAE lifts visa ban for Nigerians

This development comes following an agreement between the federal government and UAE.

The Federal Government has annouced that the nearly two-year-long visa ban on Nigerian passport holders by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been lifted.

According to Pulse News, Nigerians can now obtain visas to travel to UAE starting from July 15, 2024.

This was annouced by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during a briefing with State House correspondents after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday.

He said, “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.”