{"id":120511,"date":"2025-07-10T18:42:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T17:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=120511"},"modified":"2025-07-10T18:42:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T17:42:52","slug":"uae-impose-additional-entry-rules-for-nigerians-bans-transit-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/uae-impose-additional-entry-rules-for-nigerians-bans-transit-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE impose additional entry rules for Nigerians, bans transit visa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Myke Agunwa<\/div>\n
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As global immigration and business outlook undergo several transformations following the policies of Donald Trump of the United States, The United Arab Emirates has imposed tougher entry conditions for Nigerian travellers and banned transit visa applications entirely.<\/div>\n
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Trump’s hardline stance on immigration during his first term, including the travel bans, family separation policy, and the push for a border wall, signaled a shift toward nationalist and protectionist governance. These policies inspired or emboldened similar approaches in other countries, particularly in Europe and parts of the Global South, where governments facing domestic pressure began tightening their own immigration laws.<\/div>\n
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Travel agents confirmed the new UAE policies on Wednesday.<\/div>\n
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According to new directives from Dubai immigration, Nigerians aged 18 to 45 will no longer be eligible for tourist visas unless accompanied.<\/div>\n
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For those aged 45 and above, visa applicants must present a personal six-month bank statement showing a minimum monthly balance of $10,000 (or its naira equivalent).<\/div>\n
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Travel agents said the new policy is expected to drastically reduce travel from Nigeria to Dubai, a top destination for business and tourism.<\/div>\n
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\u201cFor Nigerian nationals, please bear in mind that an applicant aged 18 to 45 years travelling alone is not eligible for the TOURIST VISA CATEGORY.<\/div>\n
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\u201cAn applicant who is 45 years or above must provide a Single Nigerian personal bank statement for a period of the last six months, with each month\u2019s end balance reflecting a minimum ending balance of USD 10,000 or its naira equivalent.<\/div>\n
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\u201cKindly note that the above points must be taken into consideration before sending your applications with other existing documents such as hotel reservation, data page, etc,\u201d the notification reads.<\/div>\n
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