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The document, which was sent to companies operating in the complex and seen by Reuters, was based on a circular from the Immigration Department, which took effect on November 18.
According to the document, applications for new work and visit visas have been suspended for overseas citizens of 13 countries, including Afghanistan, Libya and Yemen, until further notice.
The document reads: “The visa ban also applies to citizens of Algeria, Kenya, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Tunisia and Turkey. It is not clear whether there are exceptions to the ban.”
A source familiar with the matter told Reuters: “The United Arab Emirates has temporarily stopped issuing new visas to Afghans, Pakistanis and citizens of various other countries due to” security concerns. “
The source did not clarify what these concerns were, but said the visa ban is expected to last for a limited period.
And last week, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said that the UAE had suspended new visas for its citizens and citizens of some other countries.
He said he was seeking information from the UAE on the reason for the suspension, but believed it was related to the emerging coronavirus epidemic.
The Pakistani ministry and source indicated that valid visa holders were not affected by the new restrictions and could enter the United Arab Emirates.
