Last week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) released stiffer visa regulations for Nigerians.

The new rules followed recent public disturbance by some Africans, most of whom were allegedly Nigerians in Dubai.

A video had emerged last week, in which some African youths, believed to be Nigerian nationals, were seen fighting in a Dubai community and destroying public properties.

The Nigerian community in Dubai under the umbrella of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, UAE chapter, swiftly condemned the development while particularly commending the swift intervention of the Dubai Police, which got some of the hoodlums arrested.

After arresting them, the police said a criminal case had been registered against the suspects and they would be referred to the public prosecution for further action.

The development may have also led to the decision of the UAE government to immediately tighten the visa regulations for Nigerians travelling into the UAE.

In the updated visa portal, there are three new Nigerian requirements mandatory for all visa applicants to provide.

These requirements are to be scanned and uploaded in the visa portal as provided to enable the applicant to complete and submit visa application online.

The three updated requirements are hotel reservation/place of stay in UAE, six-month bank statement and return flight ticket.

While the UAE government did not state any specific reason for the new requirement, travel experts have said the decision was taken to reduce the influx of persons with criminal intent into the country.

However, the new visa rules may reduce the number of travellers travelling from Nigeria into the UAE.

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