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UAE bans entry from seven countries: All you need to know

Which categories of passengers are exempted from COVID-19 travel restrictions?

Published: November 28, 2021 19:09 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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The UAE has suspended entry of travellers from seven countries, following an announcement made by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA). — The announcement was made on November 27 and will come into effect from November 29. Image Credit: Pexels

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As per the announcement, entry of travellers from the following countries has been suspended: 1. South Africa 2. Namibia 3. Lesotho 4. Eswatini — This includes suspending the entry of travellers who were in these countries 14 days before coming to the UAE. Image Credit: WAM

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5. Zimbabwe 6. Botswana 7. Mozambique — The decision includes suspending the entry of travellers who were in these countries 14 days before coming to the UAE. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Outbound flights Flight operations will continue to transport passengers from the UAE to these seven countries. — As per the announcement, outbound flights will not be affected. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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Excluded categories The GCAA also confirmed that the following categories would be excluded from the flight suspension: 1. UAE nationals 2. Diplomatic missions — Excluded categories of travellers. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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3. Official delegations between UAE and the seven countries — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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COVID-19 test requirements The excluded category should present: 1. A negative COVID-19 test obtained within 48 hours of departure and — Passengers will also be required to abide by these PCR testing requirements. Image Credit: Pexels

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2. A Rapid PCR [Polymerase Chain Reaction] test at the airport within six hours of the flight’s departure time. 3. Another PCR test will be taken at the airport when arriving in UAE. — Image Credit: Pexels

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Quarantine A 10-day quarantine and a PCR test on the ninth day of entering the country is required for UAE nationals, diplomatic missions and golden residence holders. — However, official delegations are required to quarantine at the airport until the test result is received for them to continue their mission in UAE without 10-day quarantine. Image Credit: WAM

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Transit passengers Passengers coming from the seven listed countries through other countries should stay in those [transit] countries for at least 14 days before being allowed to enter the UAE. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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UAE citizens are prohibited from travelling to South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique except for the country's emergency treatment cases, official delegations, and scholarships. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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The authority called on all travellers affected by the decision to follow up and communicate with their airlines to amend and schedule their flights and to ensure a safe and smooth journey. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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