The United Arab Emirates has announced a temporary suspension of new visa issuances for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, effective June 6, 2026. This precautionary measure is being implemented as part of the UAE's efforts to strengthen national preparedness and response to potential Ebola virus outbreaks. The decision was jointly made by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).

Under the new regulations, travelers arriving from these three countries will be denied entry into the UAE, including those who have transited through other nations. However, individuals who have remained outside the affected countries for more than 21 days prior to their arrival in the Emirates will be permitted entry. Cargo operations and transit flights between the UAE and the affected countries will continue to operate without interruption.

Authorities stated that these measures are a proactive step to safeguard public health in light of recent Ebola developments in parts of Africa. The visa suspension will remain in effect until further notice and may be extended based on public health assessments and ongoing risk evaluations. The UAE emphasized that it is closely monitoring the global health situation in coordination with local and international partners, and will implement further measures if necessary.

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention confirmed that the country's public health situation remains stable, with existing surveillance, early detection mechanisms, and airport screening procedures in place.