UAE suspends tourist and work visa applications for nine countries: Full breakdown of the 2026 visa ban
The UAE has halted the issuance of tourist and work visas for citizens of nine countries, including Bangladesh, Uganda, and Afghanistan, under a 2026 immigration directive. Though not officially confirmed, the ban is linked to security, health, and diplomatic concerns. Existing UAE visa holders remain unaffected, while new applications from the listed nations are currently not being accepted.
The UAE has halted the issuance of tourist and work visas for citizens of nine countries, including Bangladesh, Uganda, and Afghanistan, under a 2026 immigration directive. Though not officially confirmed, the ban is linked to security, health, and diplomatic concerns. Existing UAE visa holders remain unaffected, while new applications from the listed nations are currently not being accepted.
