During the raging coronavirus pandemic back in 2020, the United Arab Emirates imposed a ban on visas from citizens of select countries.
This ban has attracted much attention, especially in the Gulf region, due to its sudden application. However, a lot of things change since then.
The UAE has opened its door to most countries worldwide. However, UAE has set another visa ban on some African countries lately.Read on to find out more about the latest update on UAE’s visa ban.
UAE visa ban
According to reports from the African news portal, the United Arab Emirates has prohibited citizens of almost 20 African nations from entering Dubai, the country’s capital.
The following countries will be affected by the recent decision introduced by authorities in UAE:
Uganda
Sierra Leone
Ghana Sudan
Cameroon
Nigeria
Burundi
Liberia
Republic of Guinea
Togo
Gambia
Democratic Republic of Congo
Senegal
Benin
Congo
Ivory Coast
Rwanda
Guinea Bissau
Burkina Faso
Comoros
Dominican Republic
Any applications for 30-day visas from the countries mentioned above will be sent back or cancelled until further notice.