Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora
Commission (NiDCOM), says some Nigerians who have been sent back from Dubai
tried to circumvent the new visa rules of the United Arab Emirates.
She said this on Thursday in reaction to recent reports that
some Nigerians were stranded in Dubai, and some others have been turned back
from the UAE.
On Wednesday, a viral video of Nigerians reportedly stranded
at the Dubai international airport surfaced on social media, with a Twitter
user, @dunchichi, saying at least 20 Nigerians were stuck at the airport and
their passports seized.
Speaking on the reports relating to Dubai in a post on her Twitter handle on Thursday, Dabiri-Erewa said despite being warned on the new United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa rules for certain age categories, some Nigerians tried to “circumvent” the regulations.
“Warned on the new
UAE visa rules for certain age categories. Many now try to circumvent by
applying for ‘family visas’. They get the visas and travel alone. Also 6 months
genuine bank statement, accommodation, return ticket must be produced. Another
set to be sent back now,” she tweeted.
Warned on the new UAE visa rules for certain age categories Many now try to circumvent by applying for “ family visas”. They get the visas and travel alone.Also 6 months genuine bank statement,accommodation, return ticket must be produced.Another set to be sent back now https://t.co/X0jyWY8KO8
— Abike Dabiri-Erewa (@abikedabiri) September 1, 2022
UAE visa rules require that Nigerian passengers
“must have a hotel booking or proof of accommodation address for the whole
period of intended stay”, but this does not apply to persons with resident
visa.
Also, aside from other regulations, the rules provide that
“deportation on the same flight will follow if sponsor (or representative) is
not present at the time of passenger’s arrival at the airport”.
Meanwhile, in another video shared by NiDCOM on Thursday but
dated August 4, Dabiri-Erewa said “bad behaviour” by some Nigerians prompted
the UAE to tighten their visa rules.
“I think a few
Nigerians have taken bad behaviour too far and we have to admit and accept
that. It is not about profiling or generalisation, it has gone too far,” she
said.
“So, what the Dubai authorities have done is they have made
their visa processes more stringent. So, if you are below 30, no visa for you
if you are male below 30.
“It is very difficult. They have made it so stringent that
you are not likely to fulfill it. It doesn’t matter who you are.
“Secondly, if you’re looking to Dubai now, you have to
provide a six-month bank account, you have to have your return ticket and you
must show proof of accommodation and if you lie, they are going to know and
turn you back.
“So, let’s learn to
obey laws of other countries and just do the right things because there are too
many good Nigerians in Dubai.”
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayRecall the recent warning by the Chairman/CEO of https://t.co/KNmIkUdx0w, Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
— Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (@nidcom_gov) September 1, 2022
The age range is now below 40.
However, to evade the new visa rules, some request “family visas”
However, on arrival some travel alone. No family.#Thread https://t.co/kqCgzZ9yri pic.twitter.com/NUAppGIym4
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