NIDCOM boss, Abike Dabiri, explains why Nigerians with valid visas are refused entry in Dubai

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission boss, Abike Dabiri has explained why Nigerians with valid visas are refused entry into Dubai.

She said, the UAE government has now introduced a new visa regime and has stopped issuing tourist visas to persons under the age of 40 years, except for those applying for family visas.

However, to evade the new visa rules, some applicants request “family visas” However, on arrival some travel alone and arrive without family. So they are turned back from the airport. Also the UAE authorities demand;
1. Return ticket,
2. Valid 6 month Bank Account Statement and
3. A valid Residence Address.

There have been quite a number of Nigerian passengers turned back from the UAE airport in the last few weeks.