Nigerian travelers now face stricter entrance requirements and are not allowed to apply for transit visas in the United Arab Emirates.
On Tuesday, travel agents verified.
Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 45 would no longer be able to obtain tourist visas without a companion, according recent guidelines from Dubai immigration.
A personal six-month bank statement with a minimum monthly balance of $10,000 (or its equivalent in naira) is required for visa applicants who are 45 years of age or older.
Travel agents said the new policy is expected to drastically reduce travel from Nigeria to Dubai, a top destination for business and tourism.
“For Nigerian nationals, please bear in mind that an applicant aged 18 to 45 years travelling alone is not eligible for the TOURIST VISA CATEGORY.
“An applicant who is 45 years or above must provide a Single Nigerian personal bank statement for a period of the last six months, with each month’s end balance reflecting a minimum ending balance of USD 10,000 or its naira equivalent.
Kindly note that the above points must be taken into consideration before sending your applications with other existing documents such as hotel reservation, data page, etc,” the notification reads.
