Emirates bars Iranian nationals from entering and transiting United Arab Emirates
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Emirates barred Iranian nationals from entering or transiting the United Arab Emirates effective April 1, 2026, while Flydubai exempted Iranian holders of UAE Golden Visas from the restriction.
Why it matters
The restriction removes the United Arab Emirates as a viable transit corridor for most Iranian passport holders, forcing affected travellers to seek alternative routes. Airlines and airport operations will face immediate new verification and boarding controls to enforce nationality-based admission rules.
Implications
- • Emirates check-in and gate staff must deny boarding to passengers presenting Iranian passports who lack UAE Golden Visas or other entry permission.
- • Other UAE-based carriers' passenger operations teams must update passenger-screening lists and boarding procedures to exclude most Iranian passport holders unless exempted.
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