UAE Lifts Two-Year Visa Ban on Nigerian Travellers
Emirates Airline has already announced plans to resume operations to Nigeria in October 2024.
Jul 18, 2024
The government of the United Arab Emirates has reached an agreement with Nigeria to allow travel to resume between the two countries, after a two-year hiatus on flights due to financial concerns.
The UAE had suspended visa issuance to Nigerians in 2022 following difficulties faced by Emirates Airline in repatriating funds from Nigeria. Nigeria's central bank has recently cleared a backlog of USD 137 million owed to international airlines, including Emirates.
Effective immediately, Nigerian passport holders can once again apply for UAE visas, although some updated controls and conditions will be in place.
Emirates Airline has already announced plans to resume operations to Nigeria in October 2024.
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