UAE denies cancelling three months tourist visa for Nigerian passport holders

The United Arab Emirates Embassy in Nigeria has denied media reports that it has cancelled the three months tourist visa for Nigerian passport holders.

Reports were rife two days ago that the UAE government took the decision following the robbery operation by five Nigerian men in Dubai.

Well, the Embassy took to its twitter handle to deny the reports.

”Press Statement

In light of the press reports published today alleging that the UAE has suspended issuing tourist visas to Nigerian nationals, the UAE Embassy in Abuja announces that these news are inaccurate and stresses the importance of sourcing news from its official channel”.