UAE Halts New Visas for Citizens from 3 African Nations
The United Arab Emirates has announced a suspension of all new visas for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, effective from 13:00 on Saturday, June 6, 2026. This decision was made by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, citing concerns related to the ongoing Ebola virus situation in Central and East Africa.
The suspension applies to all categories of new visas, including visit visas, with no exemptions mentioned. Additionally, the UAE has barred entry to any traveler arriving from the three affected countries, regardless of whether they transited through another country.
The authorities did not specify an end date for these measures or the conditions under which they would be lifted, linking the decision to regional health concerns due to historical Ebola outbreaks in the area.
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