UAE Visa Cancellation Rumors Debunked: Bangladesh Embassy Issues Urgent Advisory for Expatriates

Jul 28

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Updated: Jul 28

Bangladesh Embassy issues urgent advisory on UAE visa cancellation rumors, urging expatriates to avoid fake news and follow official channels. — Bangladesh Embassy responds to UAE visa cancellation rumors among expatriates abroad.

ABU DHABI — July 28, 2026 — The Embassy of Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi has issued an urgent statement addressing widespread reports of UAE visa cancellations among Bangladeshi expatriates who are currently outside the country, while warning citizens against spreading rumors and relying on unverified information.

The embassy confirmed that many Bangladeshi nationals abroad—whether on vacation or for other reasons—have reported that their UAE visas have been cancelled without any stated reason. The government, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, is closely monitoring the situation .

Quick Facts: Bangladesh Embassy UAE Visa Advisory

Feature	Details
Issuing Authority	Embassy of Bangladesh, Abu Dhabi
Date	July 2026
Issue	UAE visa cancellations among Bangladeshi expats abroad
Official Response	Monitoring situation, urge caution against rumors
Fake News Warning	False info using government logos, emblems, and embassy email
Bilateral Context	UAE-Bangladesh ties remain strong; high-level meeting held

What the Embassy Said

The mission issued a statement saying:

"Many Bangladeshi nationals outside the UAE, on vacation or otherwise, are finding that their UAE visas have been cancelled without any stated reason. This has understandably caused significant concern and anxiety among expatriates holding UAE residency." — Bangladesh Embassy, Abu Dhabi

Key Points:

The government is closely monitoring the situation
Citizens are urged not to spread rumors
All updates should be verified through official channels
Fake news using government logos and emblems is being circulated

Warning Against Fake News

The embassy warned that some individuals are spreading false, incomplete, and misleading information using the logo of the Government of Bangladesh, official state emblems, the national flag, and even the embassy's email address .

The authority urged Bangladeshi nationals to:

Avoid interacting with or distributing content that hasn't been verified
Comply with all laws and regulations of both Bangladesh and the UAE
Rely only on information issued through official sources

"Please comply with all the laws and regulations of both Bangladesh and the UAE, and rely only on information issued through official sources." — Bangladesh Embassy, Abu Dhabi

UAE-Bangladesh Ties Remain Strong

Despite the visa concerns, bilateral relations between the UAE and Bangladesh continue to strengthen. On Tuesday, the UAE Embassy in Dhaka posted a high-level meeting between:

Attendees	Role
Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi	UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh
Iqbal Hassan Mahmood, MP	Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources
Aninda Islam Amit, MP	State Minister

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, with discussions covering energy cooperation, trade, investment, and other areas of mutual interest .

What Affected Expats Should Do

Action	Why It Matters
Check official UAE immigration portals	Verify visa status through ICP or GDRFA
Contact the Bangladesh Embassy	For case-specific guidance and updates
Avoid sharing unverified information	Fake news can cause unnecessary panic
Monitor official channels	Follow embassy and government announcements
Comply with UAE laws	Ensure all residency requirements are met