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Travel restrictions updates
for United Arab Emirates
25.01.2021 13:00: imposed flights restrictions: flights from/to South Africa are suspended. Flights from South Africa are suspended until 29 January 2021. 19.01.2021 21:30: imposed entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in Indonesia, Nigeria. 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. 19.01.2021 21:30: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in South Africa. Passengers arriving from 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. 19.01.2021 21:30: updated quarantine policy for passengers who arrive from or have been in United Kingdom. Passengers entering United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival and quarantine until the result is ready. 19.01.2021 21:30: 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, 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, 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. 19.01.2021 21:30: 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 Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) as tourists 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 arriving from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar or Saudi Arabia. If they arrive without a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result, they are subject to a PCR test and quarantine upon arrival. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. --- 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. 14.01.2021 15:02: imposed ban entry for passengers who arrive from or have been in South Africa. Passengers arriving from South Africa are not allowed to enter. 05.01.2021 14:14: 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 Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) as tourists 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 arriving from Bahrain, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia or United Kingdom. If they arrive without a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result, they are subject to a PCR test and quarantine upon arrival. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. --- 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. 31.12.2020 16:48: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in United Kingdom. Passengers entering or transiting through United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to United Arab Emirates. 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 the United Kingdom. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. - This does not apply to passengers entering or transiting through Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC). 31.12.2020 16:48: 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. --- 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 Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) as tourists 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 arriving from Bahrain, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia or United Kingdom. If they arrive without a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result, they are subject to a PCR test and quarantine upon arrival. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. --- 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. 27.12.2020 13:24: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in United Kingdom. Passengers entering or transiting through United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. 26.12.2020 19:20: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in United Kingdom. Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom and entering or transiting through United Arab Emirates 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 arrival. 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 United Kingdom. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. - This does not apply to passengers entering or transiting through Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC). --- Passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) from the United Kingdom 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. 26.12.2020 19:20: 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. --- 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 Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) as tourists 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 arriving from Bahrain, Germany, Kuwait, Oman or Saudi Arabia. If they arrive without a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result, they are subject to a PCR test and quarantine upon arrival. - 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 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. 24.12.2020 22:10: imposed forced isolation for passengers who arrive from or have been in United Kingdom. Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom and entering United Arab Emirates are subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test upon arrival and quarantine until the result is ready. - This does not apply to passengers entering Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC). 24.12.2020 22:10: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in United Kingdom. Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom and entering or transiting through United Arab Emirates 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 arrival. 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 United Kingdom. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. - This does not apply to passengers entering or transiting through Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC). 24.12.2020 22:10: 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. --- 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 Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) as tourists 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 arriving from Bahrain, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia or United Kingdom. If they arrive without a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result, they are subject to a PCR test and quarantine upon arrival. - 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 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. --- Passengers arriving at Sharjah (SHJ) must download the ALHOSN App. 24.12.2020 04:06: imposed entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in United Kingdom. Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom 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 arrival. 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 United Kingdom. 08.12.2020 17:42: 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. --- 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 Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) as tourists 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 arriving from Bahrain, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia or United Kingdom. If they arrive without a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result, they are subject to a PCR test and quarantine upon arrival. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. --- 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. --- Passengers arriving at Sharjah (SHJ) must download the ALHOSN App. 24.11.2020 19:26: updated quarantine policy. Passengers entering Abu Dhabi (AUH), Al Maktoum (DWC), Dubai (DXB) or Sharjah (SHJ) could be subject to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test and quarantine. 24.11.2020 19:26: 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. --- 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 Dubai (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) as tourists 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 arriving from Germany or the United Kingdom. - This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. - This does not apply to passengers with disabilities. --- 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. --- Passengers arriving at Sharjah (SHJ) must download the ALHOSN App. |