Abu Dhabi: The UAE will lift its travel ban on Lebanon, allowing Emirati citizens to visit the country starting May 7, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday.
The decision follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and comes after a state visit to the UAE by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during which he held talks with Sheikh Mohamed.
While the travel restriction is being lifted, Emirati nationals will be required to comply with a set of mandatory conditions before departure.
Chief among them is compulsory registration with the UAE’s “Twajudi” service, a digital platform designed to ensure the safety and traceability of citizens abroad. The ministry emphasised that no citizen will be allowed to exit UAE borders, by air or through third countries, without completing registration. Non-compliance may result in the suspension of travel procedures or legal accountability.
In addition to registration, travellers must submit their intended address in Lebanon, provide valid contact information for emergencies, and state the reason for their visit.
All information must be kept up to date, and changes to accommodation during the stay must be reported through the platform.
Failure to comply with these requirements could subject individuals to legal action, the ministry said.
MoF stressed the importance of adhering to these measures not only to facilitate travel but to safeguard citizens’ welfare and national interests.
