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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

Published: July 01, 2020 17:49 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — Can you fly in from July 7 to Dubai, if you have a job offer? Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — 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. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — "Is the PCR test valid for 96 hours a requirement as well?" Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — Will the COVID-19 test be taken at the airport? Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — What is the process for getting a UAE employment visa? Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — Your company is required to first apply for a work permit with MOHRE, after which it can apply for an e-visa with GDRFA. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — Work permits for people outside the UAE. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — According to MOHRE, work permits for people outside the UAE are suspended until further notice. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — Amer centres, too, would need a valid work permit before processing an application for an e-visa. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — All visa applications are subject to approval. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — Requirement for COVID-19 test result for Dubai airport Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — Based on your visa, you may have the option to apply for a PCR test 96 hours prior to flying. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — Returning residents are required to take a test on arrival at Dubai airport. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — If you test positive, you would need undergo the isolation guidelines by Dubai Health Authority. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Can my new employee fly in from July 7? — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Gulf News

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