The Federal Government recently announced lifting visa restrictions imposed on Nigerians by the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
In a chat with State House correspondents on Monday, July 15, 2024, after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed that an agreement had been reached.
“I can tell you that the agreement has been reached and effective from today, Nigerian passport holders intending to travel to the UAE are able to do so,” Idris said.
About two years ago, the UAE imposed a visa ban on Nigeria due to various diplomatic disputes.
Additionally, Dubai’s Emirates Airline halted flights to Nigeria because the Central Bank of Nigeria couldn’t remit an estimated $85 million in revenue to the UAE.
Owing to the recent development, the minister asked Nigerians seeking information on the updated UAE visa conditions to visit documentverificationhub.ae for further details.
In this piece, PUNCH Online highlights the step-by-step guide for Nigerians to obtain the UAE visa:
- Obtain a Document Verification Number using your Nigerian passport. To do this,
- Click the “Start DVN application” button to commence.
- Choose whether you are applying for yourself or a group.
- Proceed to fill your personal information, travel details and passport information.
- Upload an image of your passport information page. Proceed to accept all disclaimers regarding data processing.
- Before making payments, confirm the accuracy of all information provided and choose your preferred payment method or gateway.
- Once your preferred payment method is selected, click “Confirm and Pay” to proceed.
- Fill out your card details for payment and confirm.
Once successful, you’ll receive your DVN via email within five business days.
To follow up on your application at anytime, you’re advised to use your National Identification Number as your unique application reference number.
Also, check your email for confirmation of payment and application confirmation .
2. Proof of bank account (six months’ bank statement with a minimum balance of $10,000 USD).
3. Round-trip flight tickets.
4. Proof of hotel booking confirmed and paid.
5. The visa fee must be paid by credit card at the UAE Visa Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. For Nigerians residing abroad, the visa fee can be paid at the nearest UAE Visa Centre.