Abu Dhabi / Dubai — September 2025
Recent social media reports claiming that the UAE has imposed a visa ban on Bangladeshi citizens have been strongly refuted by Bangladesh’s Ambassador to the UAE, Tareq Ahmed, who labelled them as “inauthentic” and “fake news.”
What Was Claimed
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The controversial articles asserted that the UAE had suspended or would suspend tourist and work visa applications from several countries — including Bangladesh — starting 2026.
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These reports have been circulating widely on social media and some news portals, often citing a site called uaevisaonline.com as their source.
Official Response & Clarifications
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Ambassador Tareq Ahmed emphasized that no official directive has been issued by UAE authorities regarding a visa ban affecting Bangladeshis.
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He stated that neither the Bangladesh embassy nor the consulate has received any communication or mandate from UAE’s immigration or relevant government bodies about such a measure.
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The Embassy has also issued caution to Bangladeshi nationals and media outlets about sharing unverified or misleading news.
The Source Under Scrutiny
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The site uaevisaonline.com is identified by the Bangladesh Embassy as a visa processing center, not an official UAE government platform.
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The Embassy noted several inconsistencies: the site’s registrant and technical contacts are abroad (UK), the registrar is US-based, and while it lists a Dubai address, its phone number is Indian. The listed Dubai address itself does not exist.
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Public reviews of the site suggest a history of unreliability or dubious behavior.
Wider Context & Implications
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The rumours of a visa ban came amid reports that the UAE internally circulated a temporary hold on visa applications (tourist & work) for nine countries across Asia and Africa. However, no public statement from UAE authorities confirmed such policy changes.
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The countries named in various unverified lists include Bangladesh among others such as Afghanistan, Yemen, Cameroon, Somalia, Sudan, and Libya.
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If such a ban were valid, it would affect tourism, labor mobility, expatriate remittances, and bilateral relations. But as of now, those holding valid UAE visas remain unaffected and are allowed entry and stay. T
Conclusion
At this time, there is no credible evidence or official confirmation that the UAE has imposed or will impose a visa ban on Bangladeshi nationals. The claim appears to stem from a non-governmental visa service website and has been dismissed by the Bangladesh diplomatic mission as false. Any policy change of this nature would typically come through formal UAE channels.