#India2UAE: How to ensure PCR test is valid

#India2UAE: How to ensure PCR test is valid

The validity of PCR test is calculated 96 hours from the time of sample submission, not once results are released.





Residents, who arrived in the UAE today on the first commercial flights from India, shared a number of travel tips for those who are still planning their journey.

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Fresh from the airport, they shed light on misconceptions, clarified requirements that must be met, and offered advice for a smooth travel experience.

Kamini Kannan, a Dubai expat who was on the first Emirates flight from Kochi to Dubai, stressed that travellers must ensure their PCR Covid-19 tests are valid.

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"The validity of results is calculated 96 hours from the time of sample submission, not once you receive the test results. Also, get the test done from ICMR-accredited test centres. Some of the passengers were not allowed to board the flight as their tests were done at non-accredited centres," said Kannan.

A detailed list of centres are mentioned on the Arogya Setu app. "In this case, book your ticket on day three after submitting the sample. In that way, in case there is a