UAE Visa Ban: Nine Countries Including Afghanistan, Bangladesh On No Visa List - Details
As the world heads into 2026, the United Arab Emirates is said to have taken a significant step in tightening its visa policies, according to multiple media reports. Citizens of nine countries in Africa and Asia are reportedly no longer being issued new tourist or work visas by the UAE.
Sep 23, 2025, 15:03 PM IST
China imposes visa ban on US officials over Hong Kong issue
Earlier, the US had imposed visa restrictions against Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials in retaliation for Beijing`s policies in Hong Kong.
Jun 30, 2020, 07:01 AM IST
European court upholds visa ban on Iranian student
Brussels: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Tuesday ruled to uphold a visa ban on an Iranian student who applied to German universities to study "sensitive security topics".
Apr 04, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
Widespread protests against Donald Trump 'Muslim-majority nations ban' order; air travellers most hit
Chaotic scenes were witnessed at the Los Angeles International Airport as protests against US President Donald Trump grew after a federal judge halted enforcement of the executive order barring refugees and people from select Muslim-majority nations entering the country.
Feb 05, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
Pakistan envoy Ghulam Dastagir denies visa ban by Kuwait
"Pakistan on Wednesday rejected reports of a visa ban by Kuwait on its nationals.
Feb 02, 2017, 21:12 PM IST
After Donald Trump, Kuwait bans visa for five Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan
Kuwait has suspended the issuance of visas for nationals of Syria, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.
Feb 02, 2017, 18:03 PM IST