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Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Saturday temporarily suspended the
issuance of all entry visas except for those holders of diplomatic
passports. This will be effective as of March 17.
The decision does not apply to persons who have already got visas
before the effective date.
In a statement issued today, the Federal Authority For Identity and
Citizenship said the move was taken as a precautionary measure
being initiated by the country to contain the spread of coronavirus and
is in response to the World Health Organization declaring the novel
coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic - which makes travel at this point
dangerous.
The authority added that the decision will be effective until countries of
departure activate a mechanism for medical screening of passengers
as an additional measure.
It affirmed that the decision stems from the UAE’s spirit of
responsibility to combat the deadly virus and is in solidarity with
countries of the world.