Friday 13 November 2026 FREN
Outside LebanonThe practical media outlet for the Lebanese diaspora Report a claim

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“The United Arab Emirates has suspended visas for Lebanese citizens: a Lebanese national can no longer get a visa for Dubai or the other emirates.”

False

As of 23 October 2026, no published UAE decision suspends these visas. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Lebanon as “Visa Required” and announced a visa centre in Beirut on 28 September 2026. Unpublished temporary suspensions took place in 2020 and 2023.

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Visa information to enter the country” page (Lebanon: Visa Required) and statement of 28.09.2026
Checked on 23.10.2026