Nigerians are no longer eligible for visas, and applications are now being turned down by United Arab Emirates immigration authorities.
This message was included in a notice sent on Friday, October 21, to the UAE’s business partners in Nigeria, including travel agents.
The United Arab Emirates’ immigration authorities stated that all applications are halted until problems between the UAE government and the Nigerian government are resolved, yet no explanation for the visa restriction was provided.
It read;
“All Dubai applications submitted are now rejected. It is general for Nigerians and approvals are on hold at the moment.
“Kindly advise your clients to resubmit C2=A0 applications when the issue is resolved between both governments.”
Punch reported that a source at travel agency, Wakanow confirmed the development. The source said;
“It is true, it was issued yesterday. The Dubai immigration did not state when the ban would be lifted but for now, everything is on hold.”
However, an Air Peace customer service agent claimed that the airline continues to transport passengers to Dubai who already possess a valid visa. The official further stated that any modifications to the flight schedule for Nigerians would be properly announced.
