Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has confirmed that The United Arab Emirates (UAE) would begin issuance of visas to Nigerians from Thursday, October 8, 2020.
On September 30, Sirika announced that the UAE had written to say that they agree to issue visas to Nigerians, a development that led to the Federal Government lifting the ban it placed on Emirates Airlines.
Providing an update on Wednesday, the Minister tweeted that the Arab nation had confirmed that it would start issuing visas to Nigerians.
“UAE confirmed that they will begin issuance of visas from 8th of October 2020.
“Travelers to have a return ticket, hotel booking, negative PCR result and a health insurance (similar to Schengen requirement).
“Health insurance can be paid through travel agents/airline,” Sirika said.
