Entry restrictions ease for travelers from Uganda following earlier Ebola precautions, while measures stay in place for Congo and South Sudan.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates has lifted its suspension on issuing entry visas to Ugandan nationals, easing precautionary measures originally introduced following developments related to the Ebola virus.
Under the updated entry directives announced on Wednesday, Ugandan citizens may now obtain new visas and enter the country, provided at least 21 days have elapsed since their departure from Uganda.
The decision was issued by 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).
The UAE initially introduced the travel and visa curbs in June 2026 as a containment response to the regional spread of the Ebola virus.
Authorities clarified that existing entry restrictions remain active for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.
