No reason was given for the visa ban, but the United Arab Emirates Immigration authorities said all applications are on-hold until issues between the UAE government and the Nigerian government are resolved.
United Arab Emirates Immigration authorities have imposed a visa ban on Nigerians and are now rejecting visa applications.
This was conveyed in a notice issued to UAE's trade partners in Nigeria including travel agencies on Friday October 21.
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.”
A customer representative from Air
Peace, however said the airline is still flying to Dubai with those who already
have a valid visa. The representative added that if any changes were to occur
as regards flight for Nigerians, it would be duly communicated.
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