The UAE has relaxed the existing entry restiction for its residents. The country removed the entry permit requirement for residents who were stuck abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic, as part of the country’s push to allow their safe return.
The National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced the new rules on Twitter on Tuesday.
In implementation of the directives of the wise leadership, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship approve the second phase of the Resident Return Programme #YouAreResponsible#انت_مسؤول@ICAUAE pic.twitter.com/UoMPqOTk4w
— UAE Forsan (@UAE_Forsan) August 12, 2020
Under the new policy, returning residents will automatically be granted pre-approval but will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from a screening done not more than 96 hours before arriving in the UAE.
Local authorities will conduct the necessary health measures on the returnees – including further laboratory exams and quarantine guidelines.
This move comes in the backround of the proposed school reopenings.
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