The United Arab Emirates, UAE, on Tuesday announced the resumption of visa services for Nigerian citizens wishing to visit the country.
This is after two years after the UAE imposed a visa ban on Nigerians and automatically rejected pending visa applications.
In a joint announcement contained in a statement by both the governments of Nigeria and the UAE entitled, ‘Resumption of Visa Services for Nigerians Travelling to the UAE’, said the visa ban was lifted on March 4, 2024.
The statement said the commencement of visa issuance was a “milestone, reflecting the successful outcome of in-depth talks between the two nations and underscoring, “Our shared commitment to strengthening ties, enhancing cultural exchanges and fostering opportunities for economic and social collaborations.”
To ensure a seamless and efficient visa application experience, the UAE has introduced an enhanced document verification process.
The UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Saleem Saeed Al-Shamsi highlighted the importance of this updated procedure.
UAE during the COVID-19 pandemic and behavior of some nationals of other countries in 2022 banned nationals of some 20 African countries including Nigeria from entering its capital city, Dubai.
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