UAE Rejecting Visa Applications From Nigerians As It Imposes Ban

UAE Rejecting Visa Applications From Nigerians As It Imposes Ban

UAE Rejecting Visa Applications From Nigerians As It Imposes Ban.

UAE Rejecting Visa Applications From Nigerians As It Imposes Ban

A Visa ban has been imposed by the United Arab Emirates Immigration authorities on Nigerians.

The United Arab Emirates Immigration authorities which conveyed the decision in a notice issued to its trade partners in Nigeria including travel agencies on Friday, October 21, also said all submitted applications are rejected and fees non-refundable.

The Dubai authorities gave no reason for the decision but said that all applications are on-hold until issues 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.”

Speaking to Punch, a source at Wakanow who confirmed that the notice was issued 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.”

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Also commenting on the development, a customer representative from Air Peace said the airline is still flying to Dubai with those who already have a valid visa.

The representative further told the publication that any changes would be duly communicated.

Source | PUNCH


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