Overview
- Multiple outlets cite a Times of India report on an internal circular indicating a temporary halt to new tourist and work visa applications for certain nationalities.
- Most reports list Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Sudan and Uganda as the affected countries.
- The UAE has not issued a public statement confirming the measure or setting a review date, with coverage framing it as part of a broader 2026 visa-policy overhaul.
- People holding valid UAE visas are reported as unaffected, while new applications from the listed countries are not being processed.
- Staffing agencies, employers and travel providers report immediate disruptions and await guidance, and differing country lists in some reports have added confusion about the policy’s exact scope.