UAE suspends new visa issuance for nationals of 3 Ebola-affected countries — effective 1 June 2026
The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) have suspended new visa issuances to nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, effective 1 June 2026.
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- Applies to
- Health & safety · UAE
- What to do
- If you are a visa sponsor or employer recruiting from the three affected countries, suspend new visa applications effective 1 June 2026. Existing visa holders and those who have spent 21+ days outside the listed countries may still enter. Monitor NCEMA and ICP updates for any extension or modification of the suspension.
Entry to the UAE will be restricted for travellers arriving from the three countries, including those transiting through other nations. The suspension may be extended depending on the health situation. The Ministry of Health and Prevention confirmed the public health situation in the UAE remains stable, with the current Ebola outbreak concentrated in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. NCEMA and ICP will continue monitoring developments in coordination with local and international partners.
Source
“New visa issuances to nationals from three Ebola-hit countries — Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan — have been suspended. The UAE visa suspension takes effect at 1pm on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and may be extended depending on the health situation.”
— Khaleej Times, 5 Jun 2026
Reported by: Khaleej Times 5 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
If you are a visa sponsor or employer recruiting from the three affected countries, suspend new visa applications effective 1 June 2026. Existing visa holders and those who have spent 21+ days outside the listed countries may still enter. Monitor NCEMA and ICP updates for any extension or modification of the suspension.
What was the deadline?
1 Jun 2026 — this deadline has passed.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
5 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/uae-suspends-new-visa-issuance-for-nationals-of-3-ebola-hit-countries
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