Visa ban to the UAE:
Cameroon’s Consul General says “it’s fake news”
By Noela EBOB BISONG
Cameroon’s Consul General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Donancier Mebouogue has dismissed as fake news, information holding that Cameroon is amongst some countries listed for a temporary ban of UAE visas in 2026.
In a Press Release issued on Friday, September 19, the Consul General, while observing that, “information pertaining to a supposed suspension, by the United Arab Emirates, of the issuance of tourist and work visas to nationals of certain countries, including Cameroon…”, the diplomat stated that, “The Consul General would like to reassure the public that such information is completely unfounded and should therefore be considered as false, or better still ‘fake news’, as it is not recognised by the competent Emirati authorities.
Mebouogue thus urged for vigilance against the spread of such information which he said could sow confusion.
The said information which has been spreading like wild fire titled; UAE Visa Ban Countries List In 2026, reads that, “As per the immigration circular, nationals from certain countries are currently restricted from applying for UAE tourist visas and UAE work permits. Applications from these countries are not being accepted temporarily. The mentioned countries include Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Sudan and Uganda.
The UAE without doubt, has been amongst the prominent destinations for tourists for over a decade. A host of Cameroonians are amongst many other foreigners residing in the UAE.