How to get a COVID-19 test to enter Abu Dhabi for visitors and residents?

You need to have a negative COVID-19 test valid for 48 hours to enter Abu Dhabi, according to the latest announcement by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1593600890004

A Gulf News reader, who lives in Germany, wrote in asking whether he would be allowed to enter Abu Dhabi on an upcoming trip to the UAE.

He said that during his trip to the UAE, he would need to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and was willing to get the necessary COVID-19 tests done.

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Was the permission to enter Abu Dhabi, following a negative COVID-19 test result, only for citizens and residents?

According to Abu Dhabi Police, visitors with a negative COVID-19 result can also enter the emirate.

However, the test needs to be done at a centre affiliated with the National Screening Programme, and valid for 48 hours.

Where are these centres?

Seha centres for National Screening programme outside the UAE have extended their work timings from 10am to 8pm, and will be open on weekends, too.

Dubai - City Walk, Mina Rashid

Dubai - Al Khawaneej

National Screening Centre locations in Sharjah and Ajman

National Screening Centre locations in Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah

National Screening Centre locations in Fujairah

The cost of the test is Dh370. Find out if you are eligible for a free COVID-19 test here: gulfnews.com/1.1592490027879