ICA return permit for people outside the UAE - follow these 7 steps
Seven-step procedure for UAE residents to follow if they are stranded outside the country
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UAE residents no longer require an ICA approval to return to the country: https://gulfnews.com/1.1597184018415
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These are the seven steps you need to follow.
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Step 1: Update your data here - uaeentry.ica.gov.ae
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Updating your data is optional, if you wish to verify the authenticity of your data and travel documents.
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Step 2: Take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test
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Take the test within 96 hours of your flight departure.
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You can get the test at any government approved centre in your country.
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Step 4: Book a return ticket
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Step 4: Present the COVID-19 negative certificate to the airline
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Step 5: Take another COVID-19 test on arrival.
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Step 6: Download the Al Hosn app. Read more about the app here - https://gulfnews.com/1.1587894042542
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Step 7: Follow quarantine procedures. Read more about home quarantine rules here - https://gulfnews.com/1.1588489632884
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