UAE suspends issuance of all entry visas
The UAE government announced on Saturday that issuance of all entry visas will be suspended from March 17. Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship described the move as a precautionary measure to avoid Coronavirus outbreak in the region. The authorities clarified that the decision does not apply to individuals who have already received visas before the effective date.
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