{"id":35087,"date":"2020-11-26T17:39:42","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T12:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmir.today\/?p=35087"},"modified":"2020-11-26T17:39:42","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T12:09:42","slug":"uae-halts-new-visas-to-citizens-of-13-mostly-muslim-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmir.watch\/?p=35087","title":{"rendered":"UAE halts new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>An immigration document said applications for employment and visit visas are now suspended for nationals outside the UAE.<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">REUTERS | AL JAZEERA<\/span><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><\/span><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><\/span><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><\/span><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><\/span><div><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2015-05-22T120000Z_1778115619_GF10000103727_RTRMADP_3_UAE-MARINA.jpg?resize=770%2C513\" alt=\"The UAE temporarily stopped issuing new visas to Afghans, Pakistanis and citizens of several other countries over security concerns [Ahmed Jadallah\/Reuters]\"\/><figcaption><em>The UAE temporarily stopped issuing new visas to Afghans, Pakistanis and citizens of several other countries over security concerns [Ahmed Jadallah\/Reuters]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stopped issuing new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, Turkey, Syria and Somalia, according to a document issued by a state-owned business park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The document, which was sent to companies operating in the park and was seen by the Reuters news agency, cited an immigration circular that came into effect on November 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It said applications for new employment and visit visas were suspended until further notice for nationals outside the UAE from countries including Afghanistan, Libya, and Yemen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The visa ban also applies to citizens of Algeria, Kenya, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan and Tunisia, the document said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was not clear if there were any exceptions to the ban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The UAE\u2019s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship had no immediate comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/INTERACTIVE-UAE-VISA-BAN-01.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C503\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1251017\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Security concerns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A source briefed on the matter said the UAE had temporarily stopped issuing new visas to Afghans, Pakistanis, and citizens of several other countries over security concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The source did not say what those concerns were but said the visa ban was expected to last for a short period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week, Pakistan\u2019s foreign ministry said the UAE had stopped processing new visas for its citizens and those of some other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Islamabad said it was seeking information from the UAE on the reason for the suspension but that it thought it was related to the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pakistani ministry and the source said those holding valid visas were not affected by the new restrictions and could enter the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An immigration document said applications for employment and visit visas are now suspended for nationals outside the UAE. REUTERS | AL JAZEERA The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stopped issuing new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, Turkey, Syria and Somalia, according to a document issued by a state-owned business park. 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