Why Nigerian Travelers Were Denied Entry to Dubai, FG Gives Reasons
- The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Francisca Omayuli, says Nigerians who were denied entry had no family members in the country
- Recall that some Nigerians were denied entry to UAE on Wednesday by airport officials despite having valid visas
- The FG said the government of the UAE has introduced a new visa regime and has stopped issuing tourist visas to persons under the age of 40 years
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Following the terrible treatment of some Nigerians in Dubai, the Federal Government has given reasons why the situation came up.
The Nigerians in question were denied entry into the United Arab Emirates after airport officials refused them entry into the country despite having valid visas.
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According to the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Francisca Omayuli, issues relating to visas were responsible for the misunderstanding.
In a statement made available to journalists, she said:
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“The attention of the Federal Government of Nigeria has been drawn to a video on social media, showing purportedly stranded Nigerians, who arrived the Airport in Dubai, UAE on 29th August 2022, but were denied entry into the country, despite having valid visas.
“The Nigerian Mission in Dubai has clarified that most of the supposedly stranded Nigerians were issued with family visas, only to arrive Dubai alone without any family members. Consequently, they were denied entry and advised to return to their country and apply for the appropriate visas.
“However, those persons allowed entry into the country have their family members in the UAE. While those who claimed their family members were on another flight, were told to wait at the airport, pending their arrival.
“The general public is invited to note and be guided that the Government of the UAE has introduced a new visa regime and has stopped issuing tourist visas to persons under the age of 40 years, except for those applying for family visas.
“It is, therefore, instructive for prospective visa applicants to indicate clearly their visa preferences without any ambiguity and also respect the immigration laws of other countries so as to avoid unwarranted treatments.”
Drama as Oyinbo lady storms Dubai restaurant, demands to be served Nigerian garri, video causes serious stir
Meanwhile, a young Oyinbo woman has been captured in a short TikTok video as she stormed a restaurant in Dubai, UAE, to demand Nigerian garri.
The lady was serious about it and was completely disappointed when she was told garri is not served in the restaurant.
In the video, the restaurant attendant was stunned and seriously surprised at the lady's demand, especially since she looks like she is not from Nigeria. More interesting was the fact that she spoke in good Pidgin English, making many ask if she has lived in Nigeria.
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