UAE imposes visa ban on Nigerians, rejects applications

The United Arab Immigration authorities have enforced a visa ban on Nigerians and are currently refusing visa applications.

This message was included in a notification sent on Friday, October 21, to the UAE’s business partners in Nigeria, including travel agents.

Although no reason was given for the ban, The United Arab Emirates immigration officials stated that all applications are halted until problems between the UAE government and the Nigerian government are resolved.

The notice 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.”

A source from the travel agency Wakanow reportedly verified the information to Punch. The source reported;

“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.

Originally posted 2022-10-22 17:46:31.