UAE Lifts Travel Ban on Citizens to Lebanon

 UAE Lifts Travel Ban on Citizens to Lebanon

 UAE Lifts Travel Ban on Citizens to Lebanon

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the lifting of the travel ban on its citizens to Lebanon, allowing them to travel there as of May 7. This decision is in implementation of the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

The decision comes "following the working visit of Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, to the UAE, and his meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Both sides agreed to allow citizens to travel after taking the necessary measures to facilitate movement between the two countries and establishing appropriate mechanisms to ensure this," according to a statement from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Regarding travel conditions and procedures, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "UAE citizens must register in the Tawajudi service before traveling to ensure effective communication, whether traveling directly through UAE airports or from any other country in the world."

The Ministry noted that registration in the Tawajudi service is mandatory, and individuals must inform the relevant authorities upon their return through this service. It clarified that UAE citizens wishing to travel are prohibited from leaving the country before completing registration, "to avoid suspension of travel procedures and legal accountability."

The Ministry urged citizens to fill out all required information, specify their place of residence in Lebanon, update their information if it changes, and specify emergency contact numbers and the reasons for their visit. It emphasized that failure to register or update their place of residence exposes citizens to legal accountability. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of adhering to these procedures to ensure the safety and security of citizens.