Federal Government And UAE Agree To Resume Travels

Federal Government And UAE Agree To Resume Travels

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have finally reached an agreement on the resumption of travel for Nigerian passport holders, The Nation learnt.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris the resumption takes effect from Monday, July 15.

The United Arab Emirates had in 2022 October banned nationals of Nigeria and 19 other African countries from entering its capital city, Dubai.

Idris in a statement he signed said the agreement was reacted following successful talks and extensive, mutually beneficial negotiations between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Idris disclosed that the agreement includes updated controls and conditions to facilitate obtaining a UAE visa.

The statement titled “FG, UAE Reach Agreement on Resumption of Travels for Nigerian Passport Holders” reads: “Following successful talks and extensive, mutually beneficial negotiations between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, an agreement was reached allowing for the resumption of travel to the UAE for Nigerian passport holders.

“This agreement includes updated controls and conditions to facilitate obtaining a UAE visa.

“The resumption of visas will be effective from July 15, 2024. Nigerians wishing to learn more about the updated visa conditions from the UAE can visit: documentverificationhub.ae for any additional information.