Ugandan official confirms UAE’s new visa restrictions
KAMPALA, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is tightening visa requirements for Ugandan nationals following growing concerns over Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
✨ Key Highlights
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is implementing new visa restrictions for Ugandan nationals starting in January 2026. This move addresses concerns about immigration abuse and criminal activities, though it is not a complete travel ban.
- The UAE will suspend the issuance of long-term visas for certain categories of Ugandan citizens.
- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of International Cooperation Oryem Henry Okello confirmed the restrictions.
- The restrictions primarily target individuals at high risk of overstaying visas or engaging in unlawful activities, with no immediate plans for Ugandan authorities to negotiate a reversal.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Capital Business
Part of the Day's Coverage
Kenya Joins UN Council as IMF Proposes Leadership and UAE Sets Visa Policy - September 2025
Kenya has been re-elected for a four-year term to the Postal Operations Council (POC) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The re-election occurred at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Separately, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has proposed Daniel Katz as the new first deputy managing director, pending approval from the IMF’s Executive Board. In another diplomatic development, a Ugandan official confirmed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is implementing new visa restrictions for Ugandan nationals starting in January 2026. The UAE's move addresses concerns about immigration abuse and criminal activities.
