UAE Suspends Visas for 9 Countries Amid 2026 Policy Shift

Dubai, September 23, 2025 – In a sweeping move that has sent ripples through international travel and diplomacy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the immediate suspension of all visa categories for citizens of nine countries, effective from October 1, 2025, as part of a comprehensive policy overhaul aimed at bolstering national security and economic priorities ahead of 2026