Why Nigerians Were Denied Entry Into Dubai – FG
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has reacted to reports that some Nigerians were detained at Dubai Airport and denied further entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this week.
Recall that an affected traveller had shared a video showing others demanding an explanation for being detained and their passports seized by Dubai authorities.
A statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affair, Francisca Omayuli, said the affected persons applied for the inaapropriate type of visa to gain entry into the country.
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The statement advised intending travellers to apply for the appropriate visas.
It read: “The attention of the Nigerian government has been drawn to a video on social media, showing purportedly stranded Nigerians, who arrived at 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 in Dubai alone without a family member.
“Consequently, they were denied entry and advised to return to their country and apply for the appropriate visas.
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“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.”
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