UAE lifts visa suspension for Ugandan nationals subject to entry condition

Dubai: The UAE on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, announced the easing of precautionary entry measures for Ugandan nationals.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), made the announcement.

The measures were introduced in June 2026 in response to developments related to the Ebola virus.

Under the updated measures, the suspension on issuing new visas to Ugandan nationals has been lifted, allowing them to enter the UAE provided that at least 21 days have passed since their departure from Uganda.

The UAE also clarified that restrictions continue to remain for nationals of Congo and South Sudan.

Entry for students, diplomats

Ugandan students who were enrolled in educational institutions in the UAE before June 2026 will also be permitted to enter the country, along with their family members, in accordance with approved health procedures.

Entry will also be permitted for administrative staff at the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in the UAE who hold ordinary passports, as well as their family members, subject to approved procedures.

In addition, holders of diplomatic and special passports issued by the Government of the Republic of Uganda will be permitted to enter the UAE in accordance with the approved health procedures applicable to exempted categories, in coordination with the relevant authorities.

Medical cases

Humanitarian and medical cases will be assessed individually, in accordance with approved regulations and in coordination with the relevant authorities.

Individuals travelling to the UAE for medical treatment will be required to submit approved medical reports specifying their diagnosis, the name of the healthcare facility where they will receive treatment, and the scheduled date for commencing treatment, based on the circumstances of each case.

Restrictions for Congo, South Sudan

Meanwhile, the precautionary measures currently in place for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of South Sudan will remain in effect, in accordance with approved regulations and in light of ongoing monitoring of the epidemiological situation in both countries.

NCEMA, MoHAP, and ICP reaffirmed that these measures reflect the UAE’s commitment to protecting public health, strengthening preparedness, and responding to health risks.

The authorities said they will continue to monitor the epidemiological situation and update precautionary measures in line with emerging developments and risk assessments.