Emirates airline updates rules for travel from India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Uganda

UAE is expected to allow residents from the countries to fly in from tomorrow

Last updated: August 04, 2021 | 17:08

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All passengers must hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken 72 hours or less before departure.

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Dubai: Dubai’s Emirates airline said starting from August 5, the following passengers are allowed to travel to and through Dubai from India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Uganda.

Transit passengers

They must hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test taken 72 hours or less before departure as per the requirements of their final destination.

UAE residents

All passengers with a valid UAE residence visa who have been fully vaccinated in the UAE and who hold an official vaccination certificate issued and approved by relevant authorities in the UAE are permitted to return to the UAE. At least 14 days must have passed since the last required dose of the vaccine was administered.

Emirates airline updates rules for travel from India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Uganda

Transit passengers

UAE residents

Exemptions for non vaccinated passengers:

All passengers must comply with the following: