UAE federal authorities have eased entry and travel restrictions previously imposed on travelers arriving from Uganda. The decision follows an epidemiological review confirming the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. Precautionary entry restrictions remain in place for arrivals from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The UAE has eased entry measures and removed heightened travel screenings for Ugandan citizens following the end of Uganda's Ebola outbreak. Heightened entry precautions remain active for arrivals originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.
The UAE has confirmed its 2026 entry rules, granting visa-free access to nationals from over 70 countries under a tiered duration framework. Citizens from 49 countries, including China, qualify for stays of up to 90 days within a rolling 180-day window without employment rights, while GCC nationals face no stay limits. A conditional 14- or 60-day visa on arrival is also available for seven nations whose citizens hold valid residence permits from select Western jurisdictions or Japan.
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