Nigeria's Federal Government  has counselled Nigerians to be aware of and be guided  by the new visa regime of the UAE government, especially as it pertains to Dubai if they intend travelling there.


In a statement signed by Francisca Omayuli, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government stated that the UAE government has introduced a new visa regime which prohibits issuance of Tourist visas to persons under 40 years.


The statement explains that persons under 40 years can however be issued Family visas and they must arrive Dubai with members of said family or they would not be allowed entry to Dubai.


The Ministry's statement  was in reaction to a  video on social media showing  Nigerians being denied entry to Dubai on arrival at the airport.


The statement cautioned prospective visa applicants to indicate clearly their visa preferences and to respect the immigration laws of other countries so as to avoid unwarranted treatment


Dailyledger.com.ng reports that video circulating on social media showed  some Nigerians being held at the Dubai International Airport hours after they arrived the airport without any explanation why or what they needed to do to be freed.


The video posted by Twitter user @Donchi stated that there passports seized despite having valid passports and visas.