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ARTICLE · 16 SEPTEMBER 2021

Vaccinated Holders Of Valid Residence Visas Permitted To Return

Take a Rapid PCR test on the fourth and eighth day of arrival while complying with all precautionary measures in place in the UAE.

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Key Points   

  • Fully vaccinated travelers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Namibia, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Nigeria and Afghanistan who hold valid UAE residence visas may return to the UAE 

Overview 

On Sept. 10, 2021, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) and National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) announced that fully vaccinated travelers who hold a valid UAE residence visa are allowed to return to the UAE beginning Sept. 12, 2021. This decision applies to travelers coming from countries that were previously on the travel suspension list, including: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Namibia, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Nigeria and Afghanistan.

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