U.S. State Department Updates UAE Travel Advisory to Level 3: Reconsider Travel, Orders Departure of Non-Emergency Government Personnel
What changed
The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advice for the United Arab Emirates. This change started on 29 August 2026. This update specifically changes who can travel. Family members of U.S. government employees in the UAE can now live there. The overall advice, 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel', for the UAE has not changed. This is because of ongoing risks from terrorism and armed conflict.
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U.S. State Department Updates UAE Travel Advisory to Level 3: Reconsider Travel, Orders Departure of Non-Emergency GoverRelated changes
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