UAE temporarily suspends visa on arrival amid COVID-19 developments – Gulf Today

UAE temporarily suspends visa on arrival amid COVID-19 developments – Gulf Today

Holders of diplomatic passports are exempted from this decision, noted the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship in a statement on Wednesday.. According to the statement, the decision will apply to holders of exempted passports until a medical clearance process is activated at the departure country as part of global precautionary measures being undertaken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.. Earlier during the day, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement notifying Emirati nationals not to travel abroad, effective immediately, and until further notice..