The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced stringent requirements for Nigerian passport holders seeking tourist visas. Effective from July 15, 2024, Nigerians must show a bank balance of at least $10,000 and pay a non-refundable fee of ₦688,000 (excluding visa fees) to obtain a Document Verification Number (DVN) necessary for the visa application.
This comes after the UAE lifted a nearly two-year visa ban on Nigerian passport holders. Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information, announced that an agreement had been reached to resume visa issuance, which includes updated controls and conditions to facilitate obtaining a UAE visa.
Nigerians can visit [documentverificationhub.ae](http://documentverificationhub.ae) for more information on the updated visa conditions. The high financial requirements have sparked concerns among many Nigerians, as highlighted by social media user @Mochievous, who questioned the accessibility of the new rules for the average Nigerian.