The UAE has suspended the issuance of new visas for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, effective 13:00 on Saturday, June 6, in response to developments related to the Ebola virus.
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced the measures jointly.
Travellers arriving from the three countries will also be denied entry to the UAE, including those transiting through third countries, unless they can demonstrate they have spent more than 21 days outside the listed countries before arriving.
The visa suspension covers all new visa categories, including visit visas, and is described as subject to extension. Cargo flights between the UAE and the three countries will continue as normal, and transit flight operations will not be affected.
NCEMA and ICP said they will continue monitoring Ebola developments in coordination with local and international partners, and will assess the situation in other countries as needed, taking measures in line with risk assessments and approved health standards.
