UAE Will Soon Remove Nigerians’ Ban on Visas – FG

According to the Federal Government, Nigerian travelers will no longer be required to have a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, made this statement in a 44-minute interview with Otega Ogra, President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant.

The State House of Nigeria’s official YouTube page included the interview.

Keyamo stated that during President Bola Tinubu’s working visit to the UAE in September 2023, he and President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan came to an agreement.

He claims that even though the UAE had originally specified more requirements to be fulfilled before the restriction could be formally withdrawn, the Nigerian government has subsequently finished all requirements, opening the door.

“After that high-level meeting, Mr. President, credited to him, made things very easy for us all. We did our follow-ups as his ministers. We have done everything. We have resolved everything. Just wait for the announcement from the UAE government, and that announcement is imminent,” Keyamo stated.

Keyamo further mentioned that he is aware of the specific date when the travel restriction will be lifted, but he emphasised that it is up to the UAE government to make the official announcement.

The lifting of the ban is expected to restore ease of travel for Nigerian citizens to the UAE, thereby enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.

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