Covid 19 Updates
Departing /Arriving in Dubai.
Passengers must comply with the following:
- Passengers must have a valid COVID‑19 test certificate issued within 48 hours of the time of sample collection and scheduled flight departure.
- Only COVID‑19 PCR test reports from certified labs that issue a QR code linked to the original report will be accepted.
- Passengers must undergo COVID‑19 PCR testing on arrival in Dubai.
- If needed, Passengers must sign an indemnity document for a 10‑day home or hotel quarantine, starting from the day of arrival.
- Passengers must download the DXB COVID‑19 app upon arrival at Dubai airports and provide all the required information.
Test exemptions:
Covid 19 Tests & Certificates -
- UAE nationals are exempt from taking a COVID‑19 PCR test before departing to Dubai. They will be tested on arrival in Dubai.
- Children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from taking a COVID‑19 PCR test.
- Moderate or severe disability includes neurological disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities. For example: Acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Ataxia, Autism spectrum, Bell’s palsy, Brain tumours, Cerebral aneurysm, Cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy and seizures
- All other passengers, including those who are visually impaired, hearing impaired or physically challenged must hold a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate as per the requirements.
- There may be specific test exemptions in your country of origin and final destination.
Below Countries have eased ristrictions
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Dubai Opens to Tourists
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All visitors must take a PCR test for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours before departure and present the negative test certificate (in hardcopy) on arrival. Visitors must have a valid medical travel insurance and are also required to download COVID19 – DXB Smart App on IOS or Android and register their details on it. If you are transiting in Dubai, you are not required to present a COVID-19 PCR test certificate unless it is mandated by the country of origin or final destination.
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Egypt Eases Covid 19 Sanctions
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Egypt lifts coronavirus restrictions from June 1. Egypt is optimistic about welcoming International visitors this year with numbers increasing steadily since last month to around half a million tourists a month. Egypt has completed vaccinating workers in all hotels in Southern Sinai and Red Sea provinces
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Maldives is Open with Restrictions
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Tourists entering the Maldives must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility. All visitors to Maldives are encouraged to install the contact tracing application ‘Trace Ekee’ upon or before arrival into the country.
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Bali Travel Restrictions
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Visitors from the United Arab Emirates must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Bali. Bali could welcome international travellers again from July. At the moment Private Chaertered Flights are allowed with SOPs.
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Seychelles Travel Restrictions
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Russia is Open with Restrictions
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With some quarantine restrictios, Visitors from the United Arab Emirates must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Russia. (RETURN TRAVEL): Visitors returning from Russia are not required to quarantine upon entering the United Arab Emirates.
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Santorini Travel Restrictions
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Visitors are required to have a negative PCR certificate from a testing laboratory, for a Covid-19 test taken no later than 72 hours before arrival. Proof of a negative test is not required however for all travelers that have completed their vaccination
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Peru Travel Restrictions
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Croatia is Open with Restrictions
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Croatia is Ready to Welcome Vaccinated Travellers; All foreign travellers will be permitted entry to Croatia as long as they hold a vaccination certificate, provide a negative COVID-19 test result or prove that they have recovered from the virus.
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Spain Travel Restrictions
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Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: PCR, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR and TMA. The test result must be in English, French, German, Spanish or accompanied by a certified Spanish translation. Passengers must complete an “FCS Health Control Form” at https://www.spth.gob.es/ This will generate a QR code which must be presented upon arrival.
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SingaporeTravel Restrictions
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Malaysia is not yet fully open
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Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: PCR, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR and TMA. International Travel restrictions are still in place in Malaysia. All passengers are to quarantine upon arrival. Please check prior to travel
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Italy Travel Restrictions
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From June 2021, tourists from several countries – including the UAE – can fly to Italy without needing an essential reason to travel. As one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations, Italy is likely hoping that reopening now will help save some of its summer season.
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Seychelles Travel Restrictions
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Thailand/Phuket is Open with Restrictions
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand announced that Phuket will be the first destination in Thailand to reopen to vaccinated foreign visitors without quarantine requirements from July 1.
There may be specific departure requirements in your country before you leave
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
Authorities have revised the rules regarding mandatory COVID‑19 testing and home quarantine requirements for visitors and vaccinated passengers who are either UAE citizens or residents of the emirate.
Authorities are constantly revising visitor rules & regulations in line with the health Authority guidelines. Please check with Alphasix Custoemer Services by clicking the whatsapp link on the right of the screen for further updates.
