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Emirates, a prominent Middle East airline, is providing Nigerians with a complimentary visa option for transiting through Dubai during November 2024. Travelers can choose between a 48-hour or 96-hour United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa.
Visa Details
- Validity: The visa will be valid for 30 days from the date of issuance.
- Ticket Purchase: Passengers must purchase their tickets between November 1 and November 3, 2024.
- Visa Application Period: Applications for the visa will be accepted from November 1, 2024, to February 1, 2025.
- Travel Completion: All journeys must be completed on or before February 28, 2025.
Terms and Conditions
- The journey must begin from Lagos on flight EK784.
- Normal eligibility criteria for the 48-hour and 96-hour visas will apply.
- This offer is applicable to all nationalities originating from Nigeria, whether Dubai-bound or onward travelers.
- All visas are subject to approval by UAE Immigration.
Background
Emirates resumed its operations to Nigeria on October 3, 2024, after a two-year hiatus due to trapped funds and other operational issues. The flight, EK 783, successfully landed at the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at 3:32 PM. This new visa initiative aims to facilitate travel and enhance connectivity for Nigerian passengers transiting through Dubai.
