COVID-19: Can my new employee fly in to the UAE after July 7?

Gulf News reader raises queries regarding the arrival process for new employees

Last updated: July 01, 2020 | 17:49

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Can you fly in from July 7 to Dubai, if you have a job offer?

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A Gulf News reader wrote in asking about whether a new employee could fly in after July 7 and what was the process to follow.

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"Is the PCR test valid for 96 hours a requirement as well?"

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Will the COVID-19 test be taken at the airport?

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What is the process for getting a UAE employment visa?

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Your company is required to first apply for a work permit with MOHRE, after which it can apply for an e-visa with GDRFA.

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Work permits for people outside the UAE.

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According to MOHRE, work permits for people outside the UAE are suspended until further notice.

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Amer centres, too, would need a valid work permit before processing an application for an e-visa.

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All visa applications are subject to approval.

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Requirement for COVID-19 test result for Dubai airport

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Based on your visa, you may have the option to apply for a PCR test 96 hours prior to flying.

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Returning residents are required to take a test on arrival at Dubai airport.

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If you test positive, you would need undergo the isolation guidelines by Dubai Health Authority.

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