UAE recognizes Somaliland Passports but blocks Visas to visitors from Somalia

[Deeq A.]

The United Arab Emirates is slowly but surely inching towards recognizing the Republic of Somaliland.

Following Israel’s recognition, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seems to be quietly taking steps that can be translated as motives to recognize Somaliland without announcing it.
The UAE official visa website, visitors from Somalia will not be granted Visas to enter the Emirates effective from January 2026.

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