The United Arab Emirates’ immigration authorities have imposed a visa ban on Nigerians and are currently refusing visa applications.
This message was included in a notification sent to the UAE’s business partners in Nigeria, including travel agents, on Friday, October 21.
Immigration officials in the United Arab Emirates stated that all applications are halted until issues between the UAE government and the Nigerian government are resolved, but no explanation for the visa restriction was provided.
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.”
According to Punch, a source from the travel agency Wakanow confirmed the information.
“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 representative stated that the airline is still transporting passengers to Dubai who already have a valid visa.
Any changes to the flight schedule for Nigerians, according to the official, would be properly announced.
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