The United Arab Emirates, UAE, has introduced the resumption of visa providers for Nigerian residents wishing to go to the nation.
This comes two years after UAE imposed a visa ban on Nigerians and robotically rejected pending visa purposes.
A joint announcement by the governments of Nigeria and the UAE entitled, ‘Resumption of Visa Companies for Nigerians Travelling to the UAE’, stated the visa ban was lifted on March 4, 2024.
The assertion stated the graduation of visa issuance was a “milestone, reflecting the profitable end result of in-depth talks between the 2 nations and underscoring, “Our shared dedication to strengthening ties, enhancing cultural exchanges and fostering alternatives for financial and social collaborations.”
To make sure a seamless and environment friendly visa utility expertise, the UAE has launched an enhanced doc verification course of.
The UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Saleem Saeed Al-Shamsi highlighted the significance of this up to date process.
Ranging from March 4, 2024, all Nigerian candidates for UAE visas are required to first receive a doc verification quantity. This important step in accordance with the UAE is to be accomplished by visiting the devoted on-line Doc Verification Hub platform https/documentverificationhub.com).
He stated, “We’re dedicated to facilitating simple and expedited visa purposes for Nigerians. The introduction of the Doc Verification Quantity is designed to boost the integrity of our utility course of and guarantee immediate processing for all candidates.”
After acquiring the Doc Verification Quantity, candidates can proceed with their visa purposes by means of designated journey brokers, after which the method will probably be accomplished on the Embassy of the UAE in Abuja or Lagos.
The announcement, the UAE stated signifies, “our ongoing efforts to boost the robust ties between the UAE and Nigeria, contributing to the prosperity and well-being of our individuals.”
Recall that the UAE had within the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and conduct of some nationals of different nations in 2022 banned nationals of some 20 African nations together with Nigeria from coming into its capital metropolis, Dubai.
This was adopted by a spat between Nigeria and UAE over the process for dealing with travellers coming into Dubai through the pandemic which Nigeria frowned at.
The choice amongst others compelled Emirates to exit Nigeria together with claims of thousands and thousands of {dollars} belonging to the nation trapped in Nigeria.
Upon assumption of workplace, President Tinubu had directed the decision of a diplomatic spat with the UAE over the suspension of Nigerian visas in retaliation for Lagos’s retention of funds owed to the Emirates.
Tinubu informed the ambassador that each nations ought to agree on core aviation and immigration points.
He had stated: “We’re a household with the UAE. We solely stay in separate rooms, however we’re in the identical home.
“We should always have a look at the problems as a household drawback and resolve it amicably. As you realize, in each household, there are peculiarities. You possibly can have an erring son or daughter, however we should work collectively. We have to agree on core aviation and immigration points.”
