Emirates:Travel Requirement and PCR testing *Update 280720

Emirates have updated the travel requirements for residents and tourists travelling to and via Dubai, which take effect from 01 August 2020.

Travelling to Dubai on or after 1 August 2020

• Depending on the passengers nationality they can get a visa on arrival, or passengers can apply for a visit visa from Dubai Immigration before they travel. Check if you need a visa here.

• From 1 August 2020 all passengers arriving in Dubai from any destination, including passengers connecting in Dubai, must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate to be accepted on the flight. The test must be taken a maximum of 96 hours before departure. This excludes children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability.

• If the UAE government has specified a designated laboratory in the passengers country of origin, then they must get the certificate from that lab. If it is not specified, please use an accredited lab in their country of departure.

• Passengers may need to take another COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. If passengers take a test at the airport, they must remain in their hotel or residence until they receive the test result. If the test result is positive, the client will be required to undergo isolation and follow the Dubai Health Authority guidelines. Passengers must also download the COVID-19 – DXB Smart App, links are available click for both iOS and Android  

• All travellers to Dubai, including passengers with a connecting flight, must complete this health declaration form and give it to the staff at check-in. This form will also be available at check-in.

• Passengers will also need to complete the quarantine undertaking form provided on board if Dubai is your final destination. They will hand this form to the Dubai Health Authority staff on arrival.

Departing from Dubai on or after 1 August

• All passengers travelling from Dubai to UK or Europe (and other mandated destinations) will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test no more than 96 hours before departure and present the test result certificate at check-in.

• Before your client travels, please check the requirements of the country they are travelling to. They may need to take a printed COVID-19 PCR test before you depart.

COVID-19 flight and travel restrictions remain in place across many countries around the world. We are closely monitoring the situation as it evolves, and we hope to resume services as soon as conditions allow. This includes receiving government approvals, the easing of travel restrictions, and commercial demand. We will announce any service resumption when we can, please continue to refer to this link to Find out which destinations we’re flying to and from.

As always, we thank you for your continued partnership and if you have any queries or require further information please contact your local Emirates Sales Team.

Emirates - India

28 July 2020