Nigerian passport holders aiming to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are now required to obtain a Document Verification Number (DVN) before applying for a visa.
According to information available on the UAE’s verification website, Nigerians must pay a non-refundable fee of ₦640,000 for document verification.
The issued DVN will be valid for only 14 days from the date of issuance.
“To visit the UAE with a Nigerian passport, it is mandatory to first obtain a Document Verification Number (DVN) before applying for your visa. In accordance with the new visa issuance guidelines established by the Government of the United Arab Emirates, this regulation ensures that all necessary documents are digitally verified and authenticated prior to visa issuance. Individuals below the age of 13 do not require a DVN for their visa applications.
“Your issued document verification number will be valid for 14 days from issuance, or once your visa application has been processed by the visa application department (whichever comes first).
“You will be charged a total of ₦640,000 (six hundred forty thousand Nigerian Naira) excluding VAT for each application. Once paid, this fee is non-refundable,” the website stated.
Naija News earlier reported that the Nigerian government announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement with the UAE to allow Nigerian passport holders to obtain visas for travel to the Arab nation starting July 15, 2024.
This announcement follows over two years of suspended visa issuance to Nigerians due to a prolonged diplomatic dispute.
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