Middle-East-Online UAE Suspends Entry for Travelers from Ebola-Affected African Nations
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- •UAE suspends entry for travelers from three African countries due to Ebola outbreak.
- •New visa issuance for nationals from these countries is also suspended.
- •Travelers must spend 21 days outside affected nations to enter the UAE.
The UAE has suspended entry for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak. This measure, effective June 6, 2026, aims to prevent the virus's spread. The ban includes all new visa issuances for nationals from these countries. Travelers must have spent at least 21 days outside these nations to be allowed entry. The UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and other agencies are closely monitoring the situation. Cargo flights will continue, but transit operations remain unaffected. Health screening measures at airports have been heightened to protect public health.
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2026-06-05
UAE announces visa suspension for affected countries
The UAE's NCEMA announced a suspension of all new visa issuances for nationals from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
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Entry ban for travelers from three African nations begins
The UAE's entry ban for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan takes effect, requiring a 21-day absence from these countries for entry.
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