COVID-19 UAE Travel Protocol Update

Please be informed of revised travel protocol for passengers inbound/transiting Dubai from India effective 22^nd February 2022 08:00 HRS UAE LT:

For passengers having final destination Dubai:

1)  Must present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate with a QR code for a test conducted at an approved facility within 48 hours of departure. Validity must be calculated from the time the sample was collected.

2)  Must undergo COVID 19 PCR test on arrival and must remain in self quarantine until they receive the test result.

For passengers transiting via Dubai:

All transiting passengers are not required to present a COVID 19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by their final destination.

	Traveling From  India Effective 22nd Feb 2022 08:00 Hrs UAE LT
	72 Hours PCR	48 Hours PCR	06 Hours PCR	PCR on Arrival	Final Destination Requirement
Destination DXB	×	√	×	√	×
Transiting DXB	×	×	×	×	√

PCR Test Exemptions:

Following categories of passengers are exempted from PCR Test requirements:

·   UAE nationals are exempt from taking a COVID‑19 PCR test before departing for Dubai. They must be tested on arrival in Dubai, irrespective if they are holding a valid negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR certificate from the point of origin. This is also applicable for passengers accompanying a 1st degree UAE nationals’ relative or domestic worker escorting a UAE national sponsor during travel.

·   Children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from taking a COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test.

Kindly disseminate this information to all concerned.   

Emirates - India

22 February 2022