The United Arab Emirates, UAE, will begin issuance of Visas to Nigerians from Thursday, October 8, 2020.
This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika on Tuesday.
“UAE confirmed that they will begin issuance of Visas from 8th of October, 2020,” Sirika tweeted by 10:48 pm WAT.
As part of the new requirements for obtaining the UAE visa, the aviation minister said: “travelers to have a return ticket, hotel booking, negative PCR result & a Health insurance (similar to Schengen requirement).” He, however, explained that health insurance can be paid through travel agents or airlines.
The decision by the UAE to commence visa issuance to Nigerians is coming after Nigeria’s government barred Emirates Airlines from operating in Africa’s largest economy.
However, the Federal Government, six days ago reversed its suspension placed on Emirates Airline from flying into Nigeria after reaching an agreement.
Sirika had also said that the UAE had written Nigeria, in accord to issue visas to Nigerians, saying that based on this, decision had been reached to allow Emirates to fly into Nigeria.
“Commencement of the Visa issuance is condition precedent. Please bear with this unusual situation. Many thanks,” he had said.
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