The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has resumed issuing visas to Nigerian passport holders following an agreement with the Nigerian Federal Government.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this announcement at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, stating that the agreement takes immediate effect.
Idris noted, “You are aware that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab Emirates on the issue of visas for Nigerian passport holders going to the United Arab Emirates.
“Today, an agreement has been reached on that, and effective from today 15th July, Nigerian passport holders are able to obtain visa to go to the United Arab Emirates.”
Further details will be provided in an official statement, but Idris confirmed that the visa issuance process for Nigerians wishing to visit the UAE has officially recommenced.
