30 March 2026
Article
Temporary relief for those affected by the instability in the Middle East and Gulf region
On 23 March 2026, the Minister of Home Affairs issued a temporary visa concession (directive). The
directive applies to passengers and crew of airlines (affected persons) who are impacted by airspace
closures in Iran, Iraq, Syria, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab
Emirates, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and Oman due to the military strikes in the Middle East
and the Gulf region (affected region).
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