According to reports, Dubai, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has refused entrance to nationals of Ghana and 19 other African countries (UAE).
The ban, for which no reason was given, will take effect on October 24, 2022, according to DW Africa.
“The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a visa ban on nationalities from 20 African countries seeking to visit Dubai.
“Countries affected include Ghana, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Cameroon, Nigeria, Liberia, Burundi, Republic of Guinea, Gambia, Togo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Benin, Ivory Coast, Congo, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Guinea Bissau, and Comoros. The ban takes immediate effect,” parts of a Facebook post shared by DW Africa on Monday read.
Recall that Ghanaians and people from other African countries have previously faced immigration restrictions to Dubai.
Emirates Airlines announced on December 28, 2021, that until further notice, no travelers from eight African countries will be allowed to fly to or via Dubai due to the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 strain.
Among the countries present were Angola, Guinea, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ethiopia.
