Coronavirus: Dubai move permit – who can go out and how you can apply

How can you apply for a move permit in Dubai? And are you eligible? Find out.

To get a move permit you need to fulfill certain criteria.

Dubai residents stepping out for any essential reason like purchasing groceries or medicines or visiting a doctor needs to apply for a move permit.

You can apply for the permit online on www.dxbpermit.gov.ae

You can only select from three options as reasons for travel - medical appointment, grocery and medical supplies or emergency.

You also need to specify if you will be walking, cycling or driving when outdoors.

Can I go out for grocery shopping?

You need to specify if you will be walking, cycling, driving or using public transport.

Try to shop in bulk for two to three days to avoid stepping out every day.

Only one member from a household should go for the purpose. You should also need to keep receipts, if you are asked to provide any proof by police officers patrolling the roads or at a later date in case the radar catches you.

Remember to wear gloves and masks and maintain social distancing. To know more about social distancing, read here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1584456071531

If you are walking outdoors to buy essentials, follow these tips.

You are not allowed to step outdoors for leisure or exercise.

Cycling is only allowed for essential trips and not for leisure or exercise.

IMPORTANT - If you do step out for an essential trip, make sure you have a screenshot of the permit on your phone, to avoid legal action, according to Dubai Police.

Workers in vital sectors need to obtain a work letter.

It should state details of your movement. You also need to carry your Emirates ID and work permit.

These are the vital sectors that are exempted from the restrictions.

Construction companies working on major projects are exempted from the restrictions.

They need to get the necessary permits from Dubai Municipality and the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs. You can read more about it here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70833965

Companies doing additional work for these projects need to get a letter from the exempted company and contact Dubai Police on 901.

Inter-emirate travel has been allowed. You can read more about it here: https://gulfnews.com/1.70820028