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2024 - 7 - 16

UAE Visa Drama: 190 Nigerians Repatriated and Visa Fees Soar

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Find out the latest on the repatriation of Nigerians from the UAE and the shocking visa fee increase causing uproar!

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully brought back 190 of its citizens from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This move comes after a period of tension and the recent suspension of visa issuance for Nigerian passport holders by the UAE. After resolving the dispute, the Nigerian government wasted no time in repatriating its people. However, the joy of their return was overshadowed by the news of the UAE hiking visa fees to a whopping N640,000, leaving many Nigerians outraged.

In a surprising turn of events, the UAE, just a day after lifting the visa ban on Nigerians, imposed exorbitant visa requirements, including a demand for a $10,000 bank balance from applicants. This sudden twist in the visa saga has further exacerbated the already strained relationship between the two countries. The returnees from the UAE arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, while back in the UAE, Nigerians trying to visit are met with these new stringent visa conditions.

Despite the repatriation efforts by the Nigerian government, the conditions set by the UAE for visa applications remain a major concern for potential travelers. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, announced the resumption of visa issuance for Nigerians traveling to the UAE, but with the high financial requirements, concerns are mounting among Nigerian passport holders. The fluctuating dynamics of the visa situation between Nigeria and the UAE continue to impact citizens from both nations.

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