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    Returning Dubai residents: GDRFA approval needed

    COVID-19: The four requirements Dubai residence visa holders need to fulfill


    Published:  August 18, 2020 09:53 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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    Dubai’s authorities have clarified the procedure for returning Dubai residence visa holders, who may have been stranded outside the UAE due to COVID-19 related restrictions.
    Clarification on requirements for Dubai residence visa holders who are stranded outside the UAE. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    On August 17, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai made an announcement, detailing that the conditions for residents returning to Dubai.
    Read about the announcement here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1597681303685 Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    1. GDRFA approval
    Follow the link to fill out the GDRFA approval request: https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitServiceForm.aspx Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    Queries regarding Dubai visa
    Want to know about your Dubai visa status? Call 8005111 or +97143139999, or email amer@dnrd.ae Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    2. Take a COVID-19 PCR test
    You also need to present a negative COVID-19 test result. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    According to Dubai Airports, negative COVID-19 certificates will be valid for up to 96 hours from the time of the PCR test.
    The list of approved labs to get the COVID-19 clearance certificate for entry into Dubai can be found here: https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/health-screening-documents/approved-laboratories.pdf Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    3. Download COVID-19 DXB Smart App
    Dubai residents are required to download the COVID-19 DXB Smart app. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    4. 14-day quarantine
    You would not need to undergo a 14-day quarantine if your test results are negative. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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