United Arab Emirates Visa and Travel News

United Arab Emirates: Entry restrictions and visa suspension for three countries over Ebola

June 5, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has announced new precautionary measures for travelers coming from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Starting June 6, 2026, the issuance of new visas will be suspended for nationals of the three countries, and entry into the UAE will be restricted for travelers arriving from those countries.

United Arab Emirates waive overstay fines for travelers stranded by the Middle East crisis

March 5, 2026

Because of the air travel disruptions caused by the current crisis in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates has announced exceptional measures for travelers who were unable to leave the country as scheduled. Authorities have decided to waive overstay penalties for those affected by these circumstances, while also providing administrative assistance for situations impacted by flight cancellations or rescheduling.

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