- Emirates Airline introduces a complimentary transit visa for Nigerian travelers transiting through Dubai, available for 48 or 96 hours in November 2024
- Tickets must be bought between November 1 and November 3, 2024, with visa applications open until February 1, 2025
- The announcement follows Emirates' return to Nigeria on October 3, 2024, after a two-year hiatus, aiming to enhance travel options for Nigerians.
Prominent Middle Eastern airline, Emirates, is enticing Nigerian travelers with a complimentary transit visa offering for those transiting through Dubai during November 2024.
The initiative includes options for either a 48-hour or 96-hour visa, valid for a period of 30 days from the date of issuance.
Travellers must purchase their tickets between November 1 and November 3, 2024, with visa applications open from November 1, 2024, to February 1, 2025. All journeys must be completed by February 28, 2025.
Key terms and conditions for the transit visa include:
- Travel must commence from Lagos on flight EK784.
- Normal eligibility criteria for 48-hour and 96-hour visas apply.
- The offer is available to all nationalities originating from Nigeria.
- The visas are applicable for both Dubai-bound and onward travelers.
- Approval of visas is subject to UAE Immigration regulations.
This announcement comes shortly after Emirates resumed operations in Nigeria on October 3, 2024, following a two-year hiatus due to issues related to trapped funds.
The flight EK 783 successfully landed at the old terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 3:32 PM.
The transit visa initiative aims to enhance travel options for Nigerians, promoting Dubai as a stopover destination while facilitating easier access to various global locations via Emirates’ extensive network.
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