UAE Remains Defiant, Imposes Visa Ban On Nigerians, Rejects Applications

By Akinwale Kasali

The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has refused to rescind its ban on Nigerians entering the Emirate. It  has further made stringent policies on Nigerians.

All submitted applications are rejected and fees paid are non-refundable.

The Emirate’s  Immigration made this known in a notice issued to its trade partners in Nigeria including travel agencies.

No reason was given for the ban, but the Dubai authorities declared that all applications were on-hold until issues between the UAE Government and the Nigerian Government were resolved.

Though the UAE Government had earlier announced that it won’t give Visas to Nigerians below 40 years, but this present announcement is for all Nigerians nursing the intention to travel to the Middle East Country.

The statement reads, “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,” the notice to  Nigerian travel agents declared.

A source from Wakanow, who confirmed the story 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.”