UAE suspends entry for travellers from Sri Lanka

May 10, 2021 at 2:42 PM

The UAE has announced the suspension of entry for travellers from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka on national and foreign flights.

The suspension is effective from 11.59pm on Wednesday, May 12.

Transit flights are suspended as well, “with the exception of those travelling to UAE and bound for these countries”.

Cargo flights are unaffected.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) made the announcement on Monday.

The only exceptions are UAE citizens, diplomatic missions, official delegations, Golden Visa holders and businessmen’s jets. (KhaleejTimes)