
The Digest:
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has again imposed stricter visa policies on Nigerian travelers, completely banning transit visa applications and introducing new restrictions for tourist visas.
Key Points:
- UAE tightens visa policies for Nigerian travelers.
- Bans transit visa applications for Nigerian nationals.
- Nigerians aged 18-45 must now be accompanied by someone to obtain a tourist visa.
- New financial requirements for applicants aged 45 and above.
- Must show a 6-month bank statement with a consistent $10,000 balance.
- Comes less than a year after the UAE lifted a two-year visa ban.
- Changes are expected to significantly reduce Nigerian travel to UAE.
Sources: Daily Trust, Daily Post