Returning Dubai residents: GDRFA approval needed

COVID-19: The four requirements Dubai residence visa holders need to fulfill

Last updated: August 19, 2020 | 07:28

Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Clarification on requirements for Dubai residence visa holders who are stranded outside the UAE.

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Read about the announcement here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1597681303685

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Follow the link to fill out the GDRFA approval request: https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitServiceForm.aspx

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Want to know about your Dubai visa status? Call 8005111 or +97143139999, or email amer@dnrd.ae

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You also need to present a negative COVID-19 test result.

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The list of approved labs to get the COVID-19 clearance certificate for entry into Dubai can be found here: https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/health-screening-documents/approved-laboratories.pdf

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Dubai residents are required to download the COVID-19 DXB Smart app.

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You would not need to undergo a 14-day quarantine if your test results are negative.

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