Somalia: UAE Visa Ban Targets Somalia but Recognises Somaliland Separately - a Sign of Growing Economic and Diplomatic Engagement

Somalia: UAE Visa Ban Targets Somalia but Recognises Somaliland Separately - a Sign of Growing Economic and Diplomatic Engagement

In 1960, Somaliland was recognised by over 35 countries, including the US, UK, and all five permanent members of the UN Security Council. Just five days after independence, it joined Somalia in pursuit of Somali unity -- a vision that later collapsed under dictatorship, civil war, and marginalisation. In 1991, Somaliland restored its sovereignty, choosing peace and democracy while Somalia fell into chaos.

UAE bans visas for 9 countries. Is Pakistan among them? - Islamabad Post

The United Arab Emirates has enforced a visa ban for 2026 that impacts nine nations across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Citizens of these countries are temporarily barred from applying for both tourist and work visas, according to an official immigration circular. Countries affected by banThe restrictions apply to citizens of Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, Libya, Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon, and Bangladesh. Applications from these…

UAE Suspends Visit and Work Visas for Citizens of These Countries

UAE has temporarily stopped issuing visit and work visas to citizens from nine countries. The move affects both African and Asian nations. According to immigration updates, people from Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, Libya, Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon and Bangladesh will not be able to apply for new tourist or work permits until further notice. The decision covers all fresh applications, while ongoing ones remain on hold. Although UAE authorit…

UAE Bans Work and Tourist Visas for Nine Countries

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned work and tourist visas for nine countries across Africa and Asia, according to an immigration circular. The affected nations include Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, Libya, Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon, and Bangladesh. As per the notice, applications for new work and tourist permits from citizens of these countries have been […] The post UAE Bans Work and Tourist Visas for Nine Countries appeared first o…

UAE Visa Ban Targets Somalia but Recognises Somaliland Separately: A Sign of Growing Economic and Diplomatic Engagement

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By: Ambassador Bashe Awil Omar is the former Representative of the Republic of Somaliland to the In 1960, Somaliland was recognised by over 35 countries, including the US, UK, and all five permanent members of the UN Security Council. Just five days after independence, it joined Somalia in pursuit of Somali unity — a vision […] The post UAE Visa Ban Targets Somalia but Recognises Somaliland Separately: A Sign o…