Coronavirus: Passengers from these 10 countries need to take a COVID-19 test to fly to Dubai

Dubai: Passengers from selected countries who intend to fly into Dubai are now required to carry out a COVID-19 test before departure.

On Wednesday July 8, Emirates updated its travel advisory and informed passengers that they would be required to obtain a COVID-19 negative certificate.

Certificates must be issued not more than 96 hours before departure.

“All passengers travelling with Emirates from the countries or airports specified below have to carry a COVID-19 negative certificate issued by a local government-approved laboratory to be accepted on the flight. Where specified, a certificate from a UAE government-designated laboratory in the country of origin is also acceptable,” said the Dubai-based airline.

The announcement was made after Dubai opened its doors on July 7 to receive international tourists.

Previously, all nationalities who were unable to provide proof were given the alternative of undergoing a PCR test at the airport.

People departing from these 10 countries will have to carry out the test: