Immigration: UAE bound passengers must possess a return ticket and residence
By Modupe Shodeinde
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that travellers bound for the United Arab Emirates, must possess a confirmed return ticket and negative Covid-19 test result among other requirements.
The Comptroller General of the NIS, Muhammad Babandede announced this in a statement issued by the NIS spokesman, DCI Sunday James in Abuja on Tuesday.
The CGI explained that a visitor must also possess a valid health insurance and a confirmed hotel reservation for the duration of stay in UAE or address of residence in the UAE.
The statement read, “The CGI, Muhammad Babandede wishes to communicate new visa regulations introduced by the UAE’s authority in view of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
“UAE bound passengers are expected to be in possession of the following: Confirmed return ticket; confirmed hotel reservation for the duration of stay in UAE or address of residence in the UAE or address of relatives of the visitor playing host while in the UAE; a negative PCR test taken within 96 hours before departure; valid health insurance, copies of trade licenses in the UAE and Nigeria, if applicable.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service hereby, advises all UAE-bound passengers to avoid denial of departure from Nigeria and repatriation from the country concerned due to non-compliance.”
For official visits, only the PCR test is required. The test is to be taken within 96 hours before departure.
