LPThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new conditions for Nigerian travelers seeking to obtain a visa to visit the Arab nation.
On Monday, July 15, Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, announced the resolution of a three-year dispute between the UAE and Nigeria. He stated that both countries had reached an agreement allowing the resumption of travel for citizens starting from July 15.
Idris highlighted that the resolution was achieved after “successful talks and extensive, mutually beneficial negotiations.” However, he noted that the new agreement includes “updated controls and conditions” for obtaining a UAE visa.
One of the new requirements is the acquisition of a Document Verification Number (DVN). The DVN, a specialized service designed to authenticate and verify documents essential for visa applications to the UAE, costs a non-refundable ₦640,000 excluding VAT per application. This fee is separate from the visa fee, which must be paid by credit card at the UAE visa center in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Additionally, the DVN is valid for only 14 days. According to the DV hub, “Your issued document verification number will be valid for 14 days from issuance, or once your visa application has been processed by the visa application department (whichever comes first).”
In addition to the DVN, Nigerian applicants must provide a six-month bank statement with a minimum balance of $10,000. They are also required to present round-trip flight tickets and proof of hotel booking.
These new conditions aim to streamline the visa application process while ensuring that applicants meet the necessary financial and logistical requirements for their stay in the UAE.
