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A photo of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (L) meeting UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (R) during his official visit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on September 11, 2023.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (L) meets UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (R) during his official visit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on September 11, 2023.

Photo by Presidency of Nigeria / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images.

Controversy Trails Reversal of UAE Visa Ban on Nigerian Travelers

Applying for the new visa will cost Nigerians an initial $400 as well as a $10,000 bank balance to obtain a document verification number, a requirement the UAE government reportedly says they are not aware of.