Emirates bars Iranian nationals from entering or transiting United Arab Emirates
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Emirates barred Iranian nationals from entering or transiting the United Arab Emirates, while Flydubai permits entry and transit for holders of the UAE Golden Visa.
Why it matters
Passengers holding Iranian passports who lack long‑term UAE residency will lose a key Dubai connection option, narrowing viable flight routes through Dubai. Travel providers and carriers must rebook affected itineraries or verify eligibility before issuing tickets to avoid operational disruptions.
Implications
- — Online travel agencies and airline reservation systems must block sale and ticketing of Emirates itineraries for passengers presenting Iranian passports for travel involving the United Arab Emirates or risk ticketing passengers who will be refused travel.
- — Emirates check‑in and gate agents must verify passenger nationality at boarding to enforce the carrier's travel restriction and refuse travel for ineligible passengers.
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