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The UAE has stopped issuing re-entry visas to citizens of 13 countries, including Iran, Syria, Somalia and Lebanon, according to media reports, according to a document released by the business complex officially returning to the state.
UAE suspends entry visas in 13 countries
The document, sent to the companies operating in the complex, is based on a circular from the Immigration Office, which entered into force on 18 November.
The document said applications for new work and visit visas have been suspended for overseas citizens of 13 countries, including Afghanistan, Libya and Yemen, until further notice.
The document states that the visa ban also applies to citizens of Algeria, Kenya, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Tunisia and Turkey and it is unclear whether there are any exceptions to the ban.
Security concerns have worried the UAE of these countries
And the media said the UAE temporarily suspended issuing new visas to Afghans, Pakistanis and citizens of several other countries due to “security concerns”.
Last week, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the UAE had suspended new visas for its citizens and citizens of some other countries.
He said he was seeking information from the UAE on the reason for the suspension but believed it was linked to the emerging coronavirus epidemic.
The Pakistani ministry has indicated that holders of valid visas have not been affected by the new restrictions and could enter the UAE.
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