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UAE residents arriving in Dubai from these countries don’t need PCR test in advance

Emirates Airlines issued new guidelines for PCR test requirements

Published: October 27, 2020 14:51 Last updated: December 03, 2020 17:41 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Not every UAE resident now requires a PCR test in advance, if they are flying in to Dubai Airport with Emirates airlines. — If you are flying in from Emirates, these are the latest requirements for PCR tests. Image Credit: Gulf News

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In an update on October 26, Emirates Airlines clarified the latest requirement for an advance PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test for passengers, based on which some passengers only need to take the test on arrival in Dubai. — The update was issued on October 26. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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UAE residents arriving in Dubai from the following list of countries have the option to … 1. Present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate valid for 96 hours before departure — Depending on where you are flying in from, the requirements for the PCR test in advance may differ. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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2. OR take the COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai. — You can take an on arrival PCR test if you are flying in from the following countries. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Tourists coming in from these countries must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test before departure, except for those coming from the UK and Germany. — Some tourists, too, can fly in to Dubai, just needing to do a test on arrival at the airport. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Tourists from UK and Germany have the option to take a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Transiting passengers from these countries are not required to present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate, unless it is mandated by your final destination. — Requirements for transit passengers. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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These entry rules apply to passengers travelling from the following countries: • Algeria • Armenia • Australia • Austria — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Azerbaijan • Bahrain • Belgium • Bosnia & Herzegovina • Brazil • Brunei • Bulgaria — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Canada • China • Denmark • Estonia • Finland • France • Germany — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Hong Kong • Iceland • Indonesia • Ireland • Italy • Japan • Kazakhstan — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Kyrgyzstan • Kuwait • Latvia • Lithuania • Luxembourg • Macedonia • Malaysia — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Maldives Islands • Mauritius • Netherlands • New Zealand • Nigeria • Norway • Oman — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Poland • Portugal • Saudi Arabia • Serbia • Seychelles • Singapore • Somalia — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• South Africa • South Korea • Spain • Sri Lanka • Sweden • Switzerland • Taiwan — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Thailand • Turkey • United Kingdom • United States — Image Credit:

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UAE residents travelling from the following list of countries must take two COVID-19 PCR tests: One before departure with a validity of 96 hours from the date of the test, and a second test upon arrival in Dubai. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Tourists must take two COVID-19 PCR tests: One before departure with a validity of 96 hours from the date of the test, and a second test upon arrival in Dubai. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Transiting passengers from these countries must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate that is valid for 96 hours from the date of test, as well as any requirements for their final destination. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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These entry rules apply to passengers travelling from the following countries: • Afghanistan • Angola • Argentina • Bangladesh — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Cambodia • Chile • Cote d’lvoire • Croatia • Cyprus • Czech Republic • Djibouti — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Egypt • Eritrea • Ethiopia • Georgia • Ghana • Greece • Guinea — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Hungary • India • Iran • Iraq • Israel • Jordan • Kenya — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Lebanon • Malta • Moldova • Montenegro • Morocco • Myanmar • Nepal — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Pakistan • Philippines • Romania • Russia • Rwanda • Senegal • Slovakia — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Turkmenistan • Uganda • Ukraine • United States (California, Florida, Texas) • Uzbekistan • Vietnam — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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• Zambia • Zimbabwe — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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What type of test is accepted? The test certificates must be for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Other test certificates including antibody tests and home testing kits are not accepted in Dubai. — Only a PCR test result will be accepted. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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If you are taking a test before you depart, you must bring an official, printed certificate in English or Arabic to the check‑in counter – SMS and digital certificates are not accepted. — Take a printed copy of the test result Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from the COVID-19 test. — Other categories of travellers exempt from the test requirement. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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UAE nationals are exempt from doing the COVID-19 PCR test prior to departing from the origin station to Dubai. They will be tested on arrival in Dubai. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Emirates has provided a list of labs across the world, which passengers can visit, on their website. They can also get a test at any government-approved lab. — Which laboratories are authorised? Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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