Entry will now be permitted to residents who have received two doses of approved vaccines in the UAE.
Authorities in Dubai announced a revision in procedures for travellers coming from the Republic of India, South Africa and Nigeria on Saturday.
The changes will go into effect from Wednesday, June 23, 2021.>> For passengers from IndiaEntry will be permitted to residents who have received two doses of approved vaccines in the UAE.
All travellers are also required to present a negative Covid-19 test result taken within 48 hours before departure; UAE citizens are exempted.Only QR coded PCR test result certificates are accepted.
All passengers must take a rapid PCR test 4 hours prior to flight departure.All passengers must undergo a PCR test on arrival at Dubai Airport.Passengers should undergo institutional quarantine until they receive their PCR test result, which is expected within 24 hours.
UAE citizens and diplomats are exempted.
>> For passengers from South Africa
Passengers should have received two doses of a vaccine approved by UAE authorities.All travellers are also required to present a negative Covid-19 test result taken within 48 hours before departure; UAE citizens are exempted.All passengers must undergo a PCR test on arrival at Dubai Airport.Transit passengers should comply with entry protocols of final destinations.
>> For passengers from Nigeria
Passengers required to present a negative Covid-19 test result taken within 48 hours before departure; UAE citizens are exempted.
They should present a negative PCR test certificate with a QR code from labs approved by the Nigerian government.All passengers must undergo a PCR test on arrival at Dubai Airport.Transit passengers should comply with entry protocols of final destinations.
