In order to reduce the hassles faced by travellers, the Ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has directed certain changes in the travel protocols. The changes will be applicable for passengers arriving or departing from Dubai.
As per these directives, Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the new set of travel protocols for Emiratis, residents, tourists and transit passengers travelling into and out of Dubai.
According to the revised protocols, Emiratis returning to Dubai from overseas are not required to do a PCR test prior to departure, regardless of the country they are coming from and the time spent there. They will only be required to conduct a PCR test on arrival in Dubai.
All residents and inbound tourists will have to undergo a PCR test prior to departure for Dubai.
Transit passengers from some countries are required to conduct a PCR test prior to departure for Dubai. The pre-travel test is also mandatory for transit passengers if their destination country requires them to do so.
Emiratis, residents and tourists travelling overseas from Dubai are only required to undergo a PCR test prior to departure if their destination country requires a pre-travel negative test certificate.
The amended protocols are based on the recommendations of frontline entities combating the pandemic including the COVID-19 Command and Control Centre and the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, and a comprehensive assessment of the global situation. The protocols also address the travel guidelines and requirements of different countries.
The Committee stressed the importance of implementing precautionary measures and protocols in all Dubai travel ports according to the recommendations of local and global authorities to ensure the safety of passengers, flight crew and airport employees.
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