The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stated that it is unaware of any requirement for Nigerians to have a $10,000 bank balance and pay an N640,000 application fee to obtain a visa.
On Monday, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced that an agreement had been reached with UAE authorities to lift travel restrictions on Nigerians immediately.
The minister confirmed that Nigerian passport holders can now travel to the UAE without any hindrance.
The minister advised Nigerians seeking updated information on UAE visa conditions to visit documentverificationhub.ae for further details.
According to DV Hub, this service specializes in authenticating and verifying documents needed for UAE visa applications.
The Document Verification Network (DVN) charges a non-refundable fee of N640,000, excluding VAT, per application, which does not cover the visa cost.
Additionally, Nigerians seeking a UAE visa must provide a six-month bank statement showing a minimum balance of $10,000.
However, according to The Cable, the UAE’s department of economy and tourism stated that the DV Hub website is not affiliated with the UAE government.
The Dubai General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFAD) clarified that the visa application process requires a personal photo and a copy of a passport with at least six months validity.
A tourist visa costs about 200-300 dirhams (N60,000 – 90,000), depending on the length of stay.
Applicants will also need a travel ticket and valid medical insurance within the UAE, according to the GDRFAD.
