The lifting of the visa ban on Nigerian passport holders by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government brings new conditions for obtaining a UAE visa, including a nonrefundable fee of ₦688,000.
A key requirement is a compulsory document verification process for all Nigerian travelers above 13 years before proceeding with the visa application. Travelers must first obtain a Document Verification Number (DVN) upon successful review.
To obtain a UAE visa, Nigerian travelers must verify their documents through the Document Verification Hub, a specialized service for authenticating essential visa application documentation. This mandatory process requires a non-refundable fee of ₦688,000 and an additional ₦48,000 for the 7.5% Value Added Tax.
Nigerian passport holders must meet the following five requirements:
- Document Verification Number (DVN): A valid DVN confirming the authenticity of submitted documents.
- Proof of Bank Account: A six-month bank statement showing a minimum balance of $10,000 USD.
- Round-Trip Flight Tickets: Evidence of booked round-trip flight tickets.
- Hotel Booking: Proof of a confirmed and paid hotel booking.
- Visa Fee Payment: The visa fee must be paid by credit card at the UAE Visa Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. For Nigerians residing abroad, the fee can be paid at the nearest UAE Visa Centre.
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