The United Arab Emirates Immigration (UAE), authorities have announced a visa ban on Nigerians adding that all submitted applications are rejected and fees non-refundable.
Factual Naija News gathered that the announcement was made in a notice issued to its trade partners in Nigeria including travel agencies and all Nigerians seeking to the travel to the UAE.
“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,”
Although no reason was given for the ban, the Dubai authorities declared that all applications were on-hold until issues between the UAE government and the Nigerian government were resolved.
A source from Wakanow, who confirmed the story stated that the Dubai immigration did not say when the ban would be lifted
In addition , a Nigerian airline is still flying to Dubai with those who already have valid visas. However, a representative of the company added that if any changes were to occur as regards flights for Nigerians, it would be duly communicated, adding that no issue had been raised at the moment.