Nigerian passport holders can now obtain visas for travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the lifting of a travel ban, announced by the Federal Government.
Minister of Information Mohammed Idris confirmed the agreement on Monday during a briefing with State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.Â
“Effective from today, July 15, 2024, Nigerian passport holders can now travel to the UAE,” Idris stated.Â
He shared that the decision follows successful negotiations between the governments of Nigeria and the UAE, resulting in mutually beneficial terms.
In a statement on social media, the Minister mentioned, “An agreement has been reached, allowing the resumption of travel to the UAE for Nigerian passport holders. The new agreement includes updated controls and conditions for obtaining a UAE visa.”
For additional information about the updated visa conditions, Nigerians are advised to visit documentverificationhub.ae.
