The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that it would begin the issuance of visas to Nigerians from Thursday, October 8, 2020, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced on Wednesday.

On 30 September, Hadi announced that the UAE had written to say that they agree to issue visas to Nigerians, a development that led to the Federal Government lifted 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 8 of October 2020.

“Travelers to have a return ticket, hotel booking, negative PCR result, and health insurance similar to Schengen requirement.

“Health insurance can be paid through travel agents/airline,” Hadi said.

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