UAE denies entry to travellers from Congo, Uganda, South Sudan — all passengers — from 6 June 2026
The UAE has implemented entry restrictions effective 6 June 2026 denying entry to travellers who have recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, unless they spent at least 21 days outside these countries before arrival. The restriction affects all passengers including those on connecting flights, and new visas for nationals of these three countries are suspended.
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- Applies to
- Health & safety · UAE
- What to do
- If you have travelled to or plan to travel from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, verify you have spent at least 21 consecutive days outside these countries before entering the UAE. New visa applications for nationals of these three countries will be denied. Check with UAE immigration authorities and your airline before departure.
The National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Interior and Consular Affairs (ICP) have issued the restrictions as part of Ebola preparedness measures. Entry restrictions apply universally regardless of routing and apply to transit passengers as well. Cargo operations between the UAE and the three countries continue, and transit flights remain operational. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) confirmed no Ebola cases have been reported in the UAE and will continue monitoring developments with international partners.
Source
“From June 6, 2026, 1:00pm Dubai time, the UAE will deny entry to travellers who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, unless they have spent at least 21 days outside these countries prior to arrival.”
— Gulf News, 6 Jun 2026
Reported by: Gulf News 6 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
If you have travelled to or plan to travel from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, verify you have spent at least 21 consecutive days outside these countries before entering the UAE. New visa applications for nationals of these three countries will be denied. Check with UAE immigration authorities and your airline before departure.
What was the deadline?
6 Jun 2026 — this deadline has passed.
Who reported this?
Gulf News (UAE).
When was it announced?
6 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-issues-ebola-travel-advisory-as-uae-tightens-entry-and-visa-rules-1.500565767
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