UAE bans citizens from travel to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a travel ban for UAE citizens to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq, citing current regional developments.

It is urging all Emiratis in those countries to leave and return home as soon as possible.

The ministry also stressed the need to follow official guidance and called on UAE nationals in Iran, Lebanon and Iraq to contact its emergency line on +97180044444, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure their safety.

نظرًا للتطورات الراهنة.. وزارة الخارجية تحظر السفر إلى إيران ولبنان والعراق وتدعو مواطني دولة الإمارات المتواجدين في هذه الدول إلى العودة في أقرب وقت pic.twitter.com/gTLt42bzQj

— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) April 30, 2026