The UAE visa ban has become a major global talking point after reports emerged that the United Arab Emirates has suspended the issuance of tourist and work visas for citizens of nine countries. While official confirmation is limited, multiple media outlets have circulated details of the ban, sparking widespread concern.
Official statements and denials about the UAE visa ban
Despite the widespread coverage, the UAE government has not issued an official statement confirming the UAE visa ban. Some embassies and diplomats have even denied the reports:
The Bangladeshi Ambassador to the UAE called the claims “inauthentic,” stressing that no directive had been received.
The UAE’s envoy to Uganda dismissed the reports as “false” and “misleading.”
At this stage, it is best to wait for an official announcement from the UAE government before making any assumptions.
UAE visa ban countries
According to reports, the UAE visa ban allegedly affects nationals from the following nine countries:
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Cameroon
Lebanon
Libya
Somalia
Sudan
Uganda
Yemen
The UAE visa ban reportedly applies to both tourist visas and work permits, though those who already hold valid UAE visas are not affected.
