Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

Reuters

01 April, 2026, 11:30 am

Last modified: 01 April, 2026, 11:29 am

Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

The website of another carrier, Flydubai, said Iranian nationals holding a ‌UAE "Golden ⁠Visa" were exempt and permitted to enter and ⁠transit the country

Reuters

01 April, 2026, 11:30 am

Last modified: 01 April, 2026, 11:29 am

Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

Dubai-based airline Emirates' website said on ‌Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or ⁠transit the United Arab Emirates.

The website of another carrier, Flydubai, said Iranian nationals holding a ‌UAE "Golden ⁠Visa" were exempt and permitted to enter and ⁠transit the country.

The restrictions come amid ⁠heightened tensions between Iran ⁠and Gulf states.

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