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Flight suspension from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal - the rules to know

While flights from these countries have been suspended, these are the exceptions

Published: May 11, 2021 16:26 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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UAE’s authorities announced the suspension of flights coming in from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Here is all you need to know about who can still fly in and the precautions they need to follow. — The flight suspension was announced on May 10. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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The suspension includes all national and foreign flights originating from these four countries and headed to the UAE as well as transit flights from these countries travelling to the UAE. — The announcement was made by the General Authority of Civil Aviation and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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The suspension will come into effect starting Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 11.59pm. — When will the suspension come into effect? Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Exceptions • Flights from the UAE to these four countries. • Transit flights to the UAE and bound for the four countries. • Cargo flights between the two countries. — The statement issued by the authorities clearly highlighted the flights and passengers excluded from the suspension. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Exceptions UAE citizens Those on diplomatic missions Those traveling on business planes Golden visa holders — These groups of passengers are also listed in the category excluded from the suspension. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Passengers in excluded categories will be subject to these precautions: • PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing period has been reduced from 72 to 48 hours. — Guidelines for exempted passengers Image Credit: Supplied

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• All tests must be administered by accredited laboratories that issue results carrying a QR code. • 10-day quarantine • PCR testing at the airport and on the Day 4 and Day 8 after entering the country. — The quarantine and re-test requirements for exempted passengers. Image Credit: Supplied

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Travellers have been asked to contact the relevant airlines to reschedule their flights and ensure their safe return to their final destinations without delay. — Image Credit: Supplied

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