Dubai has updated its rules for inbound airline passengers from India, South Africa and Nigeria.
The rules from the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai will take effect from June 23, Dubai Media Office reported on Saturday.
They are intended to protect passengers and ease procedures while following coronavirus regulations.
The UAE in April suspended flights from India. This is in effect until the end of June at the earliest, with Dubai’s Emirates Airline stating it will be July 6 before it will lift any suspension.
UAE citizens, diplomatic missions between the two countries, official delegations, business planes and golden residency holders were excluded.
Emirates has also suspended flights to South Africa until July 6.
It was not immediately clear if the Dubai move changed these suspensions.
Travellers from South Africa
The new protocols allow travellers from South Africa, who have received two doses of a UAE-approved vaccine, to enter Dubai.
Passengers must present a negative PCR result taken within 48 hours before departure to Dubai. UAE nationals are exempted from this PCR test requirement.
Passengers must also undergo a PCR test on arrival in Dubai. Transit passengers should comply with entry protocols of final destinations.
Travellers from Nigeria
Passengers must present a negative PCR test result taken 48 hours prior to departure. UAE citizens are exempted from this requirement.
The negative PCR test certificate should carry a QR code and the test must have been conducted by labs approved by the Nigerian government.
Passengers must also undergo a PCR test on arrival in Dubai. Transit passengers should comply with entry protocols of final destinations.
Travellers from India
Only passengers with a valid residence visa who have received two doses of a UAE-approved vaccine are allowed to travel to Dubai.
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