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Travel restrictions updates
for United Arab Emirates
26.02.2021 12:50: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in Nigeria. Passengers arriving from Nigeria or South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit. --- Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through Nigeria or South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit. --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Nigeria must: - have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure. The test result must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by Nigeria; and - have a printed negative COVID-19 rapid test result. The test must have been taken at most 4 hours before departure; and - be traveling on a direct flight to Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC). --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival. 26.02.2021 12:50: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival. 26.02.2021 12:50: updated flights restrictions for flights from/to Nigeria, South Africa. Flights from Nigeria and South Africa are suspended until 11 March 2021. 16.02.2021 08:56: imposed flights restrictions: flights from/to Yemen are suspended. 12.02.2021 14:36: imposed flights restrictions: flights from/to Nigeria are suspended. 12.02.2021 14:36: updated flights restrictions for flights from/to South Africa. Flights from South Africa are suspended until 26 February 2021. 12.02.2021 14:36: imposed ban entry for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in Nigeria. Passengers arriving from Nigeria or South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit. --- Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through Nigeria or South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit. 12.02.2021 14:36: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in South Africa. Passengers arriving from Nigeria or South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit. --- Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through Nigeria or South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit. --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result upon arrival. 10.02.2021 17:26: updated entry restrictions. Passengers are not allowed to enter. - This does not apply to domestic helpers who are traveling with the sponsor or with the first degree family members of the sponsor. - This does not apply to passengers with an entry permit issued by United Arab Emirates. - This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists to Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) with a return/onward ticket. - This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a resident visa. - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a tourist visa issued by Abu Dhabi. - This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with an e-visa issued by Abu Dhabi with 'IDEX' on it. - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with an e-visa issued by an emirate other than Abu Dhabi and an IDEX/NAVDEX badge. - This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists to Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) with a return/onward ticket. --- Passengers traveling as tourists arriving at Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have health insurance. --- Passengers arriving at Dubai (DXB): - are subject to medical screening, and - must download and register the COVID-19 DXB Smart App. --- Passengers entering or transiting through Abu Dhabi (AUH) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers arriving from the United Kingdom. --- Passengers arriving at Sharjah (SHJ) must download the ALHOSN App. --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved laboratory listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a laboratory accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers arriving from Nigeria. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. 04.02.2021 16:54: updated entry restrictions. Passengers are not allowed to enter. - This does not apply to domestic helpers who are traveling with the sponsor or with the first degree family members of the sponsor. - This does not apply to passengers with an entry permit issued by United Arab Emirates. - This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists to Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) with a return/onward ticket. - This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a resident visa. - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a tourist visa issued by Abu Dhabi. - This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). --- Passengers traveling as tourists arriving at Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have health insurance. --- Passengers arriving at Dubai (DXB): - are subject to medical screening, and - must download and register the COVID-19 DXB Smart App. --- Passengers entering or transiting through Abu Dhabi (AUH) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers arriving from the United Kingdom. --- Passengers arriving at Sharjah (SHJ) must download the ALHOSN App. --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers arriving from Nigeria. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. 03.02.2021 22:50: updated entry restrictions. Passengers are not allowed to enter. - This does not apply to domestic helpers who are traveling with the sponsor or with the first degree family members of the sponsor. - This does not apply to passengers with an entry permit issued by United Arab Emirates. - This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists to Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) with a return/onward ticket. - This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a resident visa. - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a tourist visa issued by Abu Dhabi. - This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). --- Passengers traveling as tourists arriving at Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have health insurance. --- Passengers arriving at Dubai (DXB): - are subject to medical screening, and - must download and register the COVID-19 DXB Smart App. --- Passengers entering or transiting through Abu Dhabi (AUH) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. - This does not apply to passengers arriving from the United Kingdom. --- Passengers arriving at Sharjah (SHJ) must download the ALHOSN App. --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers arriving from Nigeria. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. 03.02.2021 13:48: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in Nigeria. Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Nigeria must: - have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure. The certificate must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by Nigeria; and - have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid test result. The test must have been taken at most 4 hours before departure; and - be traveling on a direct flight to Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC). --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result upon arrival. 03.02.2021 13:48: updated entry restrictions. Passengers are not allowed to enter. - This does not apply to domestic helpers who are traveling with the sponsor or with the first degree family members of the sponsor. - This does not apply to passengers with an entry permit issued by United Arab Emirates. - This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists to Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) with a return/onward ticket. - This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a resident visa. - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a tourist visa issued by Abu Dhabi. --- Passengers traveling as tourists arriving at Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have health insurance. --- Passengers arriving at Dubai (DXB): - are subject to medical screening, and - must download and register the COVID-19 DXB Smart App. --- Passengers entering or transiting through Abu Dhabi (AUH) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. - This does not apply to passengers arriving from the United Kingdom. --- Passengers arriving at Sharjah (SHJ) must download the ALHOSN App. --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers arriving from Nigeria. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. 01.02.2021 16:38: updated flights restrictions for flights from/to South Africa. Flights from South Africa are suspended until 12 February 2021. 31.01.2021 04:30: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in South Africa. Passengers arriving from South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit. --- Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit. --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result upon arrival. 31.01.2021 04:30: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia or Zimbabwe are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result upon arrival. 31.01.2021 04:30: updated entry restrictions. Passengers are not allowed to enter. - This does not apply to domestic helpers who are traveling with the sponsor or with the first degree family members of the sponsor. - This does not apply to passengers with an entry permit issued by United Arab Emirates. - This does not apply to passengers traveling as tourists to Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) with a return/onward ticket. - This does not apply to nationals of China (People's Rep.) traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH). - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a resident visa. - This does not apply to passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi (AUH) with a tourist visa issued by Abu Dhabi. --- Passengers traveling as tourists arriving at Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have health insurance. --- Passengers arriving at Dubai (DXB): - are subject to medical screening, and - must download and register the COVID-19 DXB Smart App. --- Passengers entering or transiting through Abu Dhabi (AUH) or Sharjah (SHJ) must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. - This does not apply to passengers arriving from the United Kingdom. --- Passengers arriving at Sharjah (SHJ) must download the ALHOSN App. --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. 30.01.2021 01:24: updated flights restrictions for flights from/to South Africa. Flights from South Africa are suspended. 27.01.2021 10:10: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in South Africa. Passengers arriving from South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit. --- Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through South Africa are not allowed to enter and transit. --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia or Zimbabwe must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. 26.01.2021 16:06: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in South Africa. Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in or transited through South Africa are not allowed to enter. --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russian Fed., Rwanda, Senegal, Slovakia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia or Zimbabwe must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result. The test must have been taken at most 96 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. The certificate must be in Arabic or English and must be issued by an approved lab listed on https://screening.purehealth.ae or a lab accredited by the departure country. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. |