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UAE bans Transit Visas, Restricts Tourist Entry for Young Nigerians

Steven Atogi by Steven Atogi
July 10, 2025
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has placed a band on transit visa on Nigeria. it also rolled out strict new visa rules that directly target Nigerian travelers and tourists.

UAE visa restrictions for Nigerians now include a complete ban on transit visa applications submitted by Nigerian nationals.

Officials notified travel agents that solo Nigerian travelers between ages 18 and 45 will not receive tourist visas.

They clearly stated only accompanied applicants or those above 45 can apply, with tough new financial requirements enforced.

Nigerians above 45 must now present six-month bank statements showing a minimum $10,000 balance in every single month.

UAE visa restrictions for Nigerians landed hard just months after lifting a previous two-year ban on Nigerian applicants.

Dubai immigration issued an internal memo warning agents not to process transit or tourist visas without full compliance.

Officials also require additional documents like hotel bookings and international passport data pages for every Nigerian applicant.

The UAE explained that these rules aim to prevent illegal stay and overstay violations by certain foreign nationals.

Travel agents across Nigeria say these new UAE visa restrictions for Nigerians will hurt tourism and business flights.

Frequent flyers to Dubai fear these rules could damage UAE-Nigeria relations if no diplomatic solution is found quickly.

The Nigerian government has not yet responded to the UAE’s sudden tightening of visa rules for Nigerian travelers.

Tourism experts say the harsh policy targets everyday Nigerians, not just high-risk individuals, which raises major concern.

UAE visa restrictions for Nigerians now make solo travel to Dubai nearly impossible for young professionals and entrepreneurs.

Industry leaders are urging both governments to negotiate and restore smoother entry for Nigerians into the UAE.

UAE’S LATEST VISA TRANSIT CONDITIONS

The New UAE Visa Conditions for Nigerians are itemised below.
•Transit visa applications are no longer allowed for Nigerian nationals
•Nigerians aged 18 to 45 years are ineligible for tourist visas if traveling alone
•Applicants aged 45 years and above must provide
•A personal bank statement from a Nigerian bank for the last six months.
•Each month’s statement must show an ending balance of at least $10,000 or its naira equivalent.
•All existing requirements such as hotel reservations and passport data pages must still be submitted with applications.

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Steven Atogi

Steven Atogi

Steven Atogi is Editor-in-chief at Umpire News. Formerly Editor-in-chief at DreamsNG Magazine. A skilled editor, writer and researcher with over a decade experience in politics, economy, sports and entertainment news editing; feature writing, copywriting and digital news sourcing. He has published in traditional and new media across local and international media outlets. He is keen on public policy, politics, economy, and social justice themes.

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