UAE allows its citizens to visit Lebanon with Twajudi service

The UAE has said its nationals can travel to Lebanon, effective on Monday, lifting a weeks-long ban in place because of the Middle East war and concerns about Iran's influence.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced "it will allow UAE citizens to travel to the sisterly Lebanese Republic, starting from Monday, June 29, 2026."

The ministry emphasises that registration in the Twajudi service is mandatory prior to travel.

UAE nationals will not be permitted to depart through the country's ports of exit until registration is complete. Failure to register may result in the suspension of travel procedures and legal accountability.

UAE nationals must provide all required Twajudi information, including their place of residence in Lebanon and emergency contact details, notify the Ministry through the service upon returning to the UAE, and update their information if any changes occur.

In emergencies, UAE nationals should contact the Ministry via the emergency hotline for UAE nationals abroad at +971 80024 to ensure a prompt response and timely assistance.

The UAE banned travel for Emirati nationals to Lebanon in April as well as to Iraq and Iran, citing regional developments including the Middle East war.

Earlier on Monday flights resumed between Tehran and Dubai, Iranian state TV and other media reported, for the first time since the war.
However, the ban on Emirati nationals travelling to Iran was not lifted.

WAM / Agence France-Presse