UAE suspends visa-free plan for Ukrainians
The United Arab Emirates has suspended its visa-free scheme that allowed Ukrainian citizens to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa.
Announced on the Ukrainian Embassy Facebook page, a post said: "Starting March 1, 2022, the United Arab Emirates will temporarily suspend the action of the Memorandum of mutual understanding between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on mutual cancellation of visa requirements.
“From today, citizens of Ukraine - passport holders of Ukrainian citizen for going abroad should receive a suitable visa for visiting the UAE,” it said.
CNBC reported that the embassy later confirmed the news, which shocked Ukrainians, with many expressing anger and bewilderment.
According to the Ukrainian government, around 15,000 Ukrainians work and live in the UAE, and nearly 250,000 a year visit as tourists.
