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UAE Revokes Residency for Iranians Amid Rising Tensions

4/2/2026

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The United Arab Emirates reportedly revoked residency permits for Iranian nationals outside the country, including ten-year golden visas linked to property investments.
Affected individuals learned of the cancellations when they attempted to return.
Non-Iranian family members were allowed entry.
The move follows escalating tensions after Iranian missile and drone strikes against the UAE, with Iranian schools in the UAE reportedly closed and authorities repatriating affected individuals through Afghanistan.

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The United Arab Emirates reportedly revoked residency permits for Iranian nationals outside the country, including ten-year golden visas linked to property investments.
Affected individuals learned of the cancellations when they attempted to return.
Non-Iranian family members were allowed entry.
The move follows escalating tensions after Iranian missile and drone strikes against the UAE, with Iranian schools in the UAE reportedly closed and authorities repatriating affected individuals through Afghanistan.